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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Presently though, “current exposures are just now being rebuilt and nowhere near ‘overshoot,” said McElligott.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
"Some are rebuilding their houses, while others are just now getting the support they need to work and live," said board secretary Hsan Tun, 70.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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
"It was a very harrowing experience and my thoughts remain with the officer just now," she said.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
Seems like Uncle Drum was our gift just now.
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
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