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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"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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