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".

Q: The idea originated when an elderly black man became too lame to work.

A: Present
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Q: Oberon stiffened, then slowly turned to me again.

A: Past
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Q: Dad tugged at the front of his shirt and gave me a hesitant smile.

A:
Past
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