just yet

phrase

: 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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And as for her family life, the singer may not be finished with the baby carriage just yet. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 There weren’t many high-leverage spots during the last road trip, and Senga isn’t pitching in back-to-back games just yet. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 In speaking with folks who live here, they are thrilled the city is now getting involved but are hesitant to claim any kind of victory just yet. CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Speaking of, Jennifer Lopez isn’t ready to move on from the style just yet—summer isn’t over after all! Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026 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 21 Aug. 2026.

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