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just now

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just now

Right at this moment, or just a moment ago. We just now approved the contract, so we'll make the official announcement soon. We don't have those in stock just now, but check back this afternoon after our truck comes in.
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just now

1. Exactly at this time, as in Harry isn't here just now; can he call you back? [Late 1600s]
2. Only a moment ago, as in As she was saying just now, they are fully booked. [Early 1600s]
See also: just, now
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

just ˈnow


1 at this moment: Come and see me later — I’m busy just now.
2 during this present period: Business is good just now.
3 only a short time ago: I saw her just now.
See also: just, now
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just now

Only a moment ago.
See also: just, now
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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