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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“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
But there is no time pressure just now.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 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
“And you think I should help you...why? For your efforts just now? You have my thanks, but my support?”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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