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Although set in 1939, the story is framed as a recollection narrated in the present day by Julia herself, now an elderly woman and survivor of the many atrocities of the 20th century.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
But the present bill falls short by not addressing energy-gobbling and water-wasting data centers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Sycamore’s story is told in short bursts that immerse the reader into the present moment, creating a sense of urgency in the exploration of self, art, and family.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The story spans from 1929 through to the present day, tracing Fei’s decades-long pursuit of both her music and an unresolved bond with Kai.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
But the present bill falls short by not addressing energy-gobbling and water-wasting data centers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Sycamore’s story is told in short bursts that immerse the reader into the present moment, creating a sense of urgency in the exploration of self, art, and family.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The story spans from 1929 through to the present day, tracing Fei’s decades-long pursuit of both her music and an unresolved bond with Kai.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the present
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“The present.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20present. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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