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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They point to the fact that he’s only just now in playing shape.
From Los Angeles Times
“I just thought—since you were writing just now, and you like libraries.”
From Literature
“Do you regret it?” she asked, jerking her chin toward the building where the past version of me was just now bending down to pick up the letter.
From Literature
"What you would give to be a player on that pitch just now," he said.
From BBC
“I’m the only one whose brain isn’t traumatized,” Katherine said, looking at Chip, who just now seemed to be putting everything together.
From Literature
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