here and now
Idioms-
At this moment, as in We must reach a decision here and now . [Early 1800s]
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the here and now . This life, the present, as in We'd better think of the here and now before worrying about future generations . [Early 1900s]
Example Sentences
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But in the here and now, Haaland is Norway's top Viking.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
This new human civilization we’re building here and now: “Will it be human, and will be civilized?” he asks.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
But in the here and now, the reality of rampant injuries has transformed the structure of the NBA’s signature competition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
If you do that, you can take a longer trip and really enjoy the here and now.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
Even here and now, she was still in that car.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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