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just yet

idiom

: right now
used in negative constructions to say that something is not done yet or true yet but will be soon
I don't have the table finished just yet.
"Are you ready to leave?" "Not just yet."

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With markets nearing correction territory, some investors might be wondering if the time to sell is nigh—but hedge fund founder Ray Dalio believes there’s no need to panic just yet. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025 Thunderstorms have recently rolled through California, bringing gray skies, gusty winds, steady rain and mountain snow — but don’t pack away your umbrellas just yet. Sacbee.com, 21 Nov. 2025 Yamaha also points to different power modes and rider aids, such as traction control, but there’s no detailed info just yet. New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2025 But nothing is popping it just yet, and investors should still hold on to their positions. Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for just yet

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“Just yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20yet. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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