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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Panish replied: “You never once said you were sorry before you came just now after the jury awarded the money against your wife, did you, sir?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 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
Presently though, “current exposures are just now being rebuilt and nowhere near ‘overshoot,” said McElligott.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 16, 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
“Oh, hi, sweetheart. I didn’t hear you come in. You went to town just now with your friends, and Omi’s grandma drove you back?”
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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