Definition of HERE AND NOW

Examples of here and now in a Sentence

while we can plan for the future, we must first deal with the here and now

Recent Examples on the Web

Especially for that 2-year-old, who is utterly in the here and now, in the physicality of everything. — Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, "A nanny is the go-to for the kids. How can these parents reconnect?," 6 June 2019 Filter your ears from negativity and assumptions, and try to live in the here and now. — Harper's BAZAAR, "Jennifer Aniston: The Naked Truth," 6 May 2019 Just like in the original Hong Kong-set Ten Years and Ten Years Thailand, the most powerful and affecting on-screen prophecies are the ones who most closely resemble the lives and predicaments of the here and now. — Clarence Tsui, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Ten Years Taiwan': Film Review," 13 July 2018 Meanwhile, the malaise of the here and now is embodied by Hendrix's nemesis Breezy G (Loonie) and Doc's son Fuentes (Nor Domingo), a corrupt cop who controls the dealers in the neighborhood — including Hendrix's brother-in-law. — Clarence Tsui, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Respeto': Film Review," 11 July 2018 Remind your friend of positive accomplishments and experiences happening in the here and now. — Meredith Clark, SELF, "Real Women Share the Best and Worst Responses to a Friend Going Through a Breakup," 22 Dec. 2018 Google has made big strides here and now has a display worthy of a flagship. — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, "Pixel 3 XL review—Google software deserves better than this hardware," 15 Oct. 2018 Until then, space farming is already being used in the here and now—to grow weed. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "An Alliance of Plants and Fungus Could Be the Key to Farming in Space," 19 Oct. 2018 Douglas Brenner: Did flashbacks like leaded windowpanes blur your focus on the busy here and now? — Douglas Brenner, House Beautiful, "Bill Shakespeare Would Be Proud To Live In This House," 5 Oct. 2018

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