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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"I think I'm taking the right steps just now to hopefully create that life," she says.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“But at the end of the day, they’ve just now made essentially one of the biggest investments into fusion ever.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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
“Equity markets are rightfully skittish just now, because all three factors are in play,” said Colas.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
“Did I not see her with my own eyes and hear her with my own ears, come into the room just now and ask to speak to you?”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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