This was the decisive point that now motivated his present action.

Whatever information Harry could obtain about the man's present actions might prove useful.

Wasn't it true that his present actions were the result of instigations by the crew?

That was why she knew her present actions had his blessing.

It must be another party, one not involved in this present action.

Both the latter are more concerned with present action than future consequences.

Leeds' present action was good sense if the captain wanted to make the best deal.

If you set it up properly, the telling of the story, besides conveying past information, can also be present action.

Influences from the past, good and bad, subconsciously direct present actions.

It is the blending of experience with the present action of the mind.