just now
Idioms-
Exactly at this time, as in Harry isn't here just now; can he call you back? [Late 1600s]
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Only a moment ago, as in As she was saying just now, they are fully booked . [Early 1600s]
Example Sentences
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If we’ve known that estrogens effectively treat the symptoms of menopause for over 80 years, why are women just now finding this out?
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
"My mum's on holiday so I'm able to borrow her car just now but she's back on Thursday and I haven't yet got a plan," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
“But at the end of the day, they’ve just now made essentially one of the biggest investments into fusion ever.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
"Some are rebuilding their houses, while others are just now getting the support they need to work and live," said board secretary Hsan Tun, 70.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Seems like Uncle Drum was our gift just now.
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
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