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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The owners’ proposal for a salary cap is the central issue in negotiations just now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
“It’s just now every step is visible,” said Paul Jebely, a partner at law firm Sterlington who lives in Hong Kong and represents wealthy clients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
I've watched Scott McTominay and he is in extraordinary form for Napoli just now, and Lawrence Shankland is firing in the goals.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
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
I can’t think of his name, just now.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
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