TASK DEFINITION: In this task you are given a sentence. You must judge whether the main verb of the sentence is in present or past tense. Label the instances as "Present" or "Past" based on your judgment. If there is no verb in the given text, answer "Present".
PROBLEM: Seconds ticked past, each of them looking at the other as if for the first time.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: Rob holds tightly to Chloe and speaks around their embrace.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: ' Not after the welcome ye received from me and me dogs, eh ?'

SOLUTION:
Present