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Old 08-Oct-2003, 21:39
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Default Use of a simple present tense

I want to know how to define the use of Simple Present "show" in the following quote:

"Recent polls show Bush's standing with the public has weakened as Americans....."

It cannot be a habit or regular action. Then what is it?
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It is used to show a current certainty- the poll is finished and doesn't change.
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Many thanks!
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'Are showing' would suggest that the results are less stable and likely to change.
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Agree! Thanks again.
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You're welcome. Where is your site, BTW?
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You're welcome. Where is your site, BTW?
He doesn't answer you.
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Seemingly not.
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Seemingly not.

I believe it's something along the lines of englishtense.com


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