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".
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Question: I shone the light in the direction of the noise but only saw deepening darkness.

Answer: Present


Question: I cherish order, predictability, and routine, not the chaos and disorder that seem to surround you and yours. "

Answer: Present


Question: As if I was the only person that mattered.

Answer:
Present