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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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
“I feel like we are chasing ghosts. Just a few minutes before ICE was here, and now we have to pick up the pieces.”
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
“I’m so mad because I’d just gotten my license back home when we came up here, and now it’s pointless,” Arthur says.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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