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 taller of the two must have somehow sensed something, because he stopped and turned toward us.

A: Past
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Q: He stiffened his shoulders and began to back away, but the taunting inner demon rose up and whispered its warning.

A: Past
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Q: Suddenly, the soft beat of wings and an answering coo announced the arrival of another pigeon.

A:
Past
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