The definition of the present perfect, on page 982 of your Collegiate Dictionary 
11th Edition, reads, "expresses action or state completed at the time of 
speaking", which is, absent some tall talking and fancy footwork, incorrect.

Would you care to explain and illustrate what is meant by "completed at the time 
of speaking"?

Merriam-Webster has been headquartered in Springfield for many years.

.thanks.brad.21octo10.


      

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