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: Sand swirled in the desert as the wind grew fierce, whipping it away from the pyramid as it rose from the depths.

A: Past
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Q: He tries to say it soberly but I can still hear the snigger in his voice.

A: Present
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Q: " Deep breaths. "

A:
Present
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