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
The challenge is figuring out the here and now.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
But for the here and now, SpaceX has developed a unique business model that is difficult to replicate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 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
Simmon’s voice drew me back to the here and now.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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