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just now

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  1. Exactly at this time, as in Harry isn't here just now; can he call you back? [Late 1600s]

  2. Only a moment ago, as in As she was saying just now, they are fully booked . [Early 1600s]


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"Retail for them is about $400, I sold one just now for $4000."

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

“Equity markets are rightfully skittish just now, because all three factors are in play,” said Colas.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

“Literally just now my father killed the Chevron license,” Trump Jr. told Machado on his podcast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

They point to the fact that he’s only just now in playing shape.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

So just now, I took the queen of hearts, slipped it out the window, and watched it sailing down to the yard below.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

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