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Examples of right now in a Sentence
right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation
answer my question right now
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The trend and the strength of the trend is the important thing, and right now it’s bounced weakly and is starting to turn down again.
—John Stepek, Bloomberg.com, 13 June 2024
Demand from new farms is pretty much in excess of manufacturing capacity right now compared even to less ambitious warming targets.
—David Fickling, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
As for another player who maybe isn’t discussed a lot right now — a lot of players have been analyzed this offseason — how about defensive tackle Zacch Pickens?
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2024
Snag up to 68 percent off outdoor furniture and decor like table linens from Birch Lane and comfy ottomans from Kelly Clarkson Home right now at Wayfair.
—Shea Simmons, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of right now was
in the 14th century
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20now. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
right now
adverb1
2
: at the present time
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