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]
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She told The Sunday Show: "Fundamentally, we're trying to protect our people, and across the country just now we see a number of routes having been removed."
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
"You can't go into a gym and just practice Duel, so what I am trying to do just now is focus on staying fit and healthy in general," he says.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
“This happened in May and you’re just now reporting it?” one person commented on the park’s Facebook page.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 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
The sidewalks were still crowded with workers like Josie’s dad, just now arriving home from their jobs in other parts of the city.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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