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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The warmth between them doesn’t translate into chemistry on the dance floor just yet, but this makes sense given that solo skater Amber has already talked repeatedly about her nerves in regard to partnering. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026 While details about Jimmy’s storyline haven’t been released just yet, Marshals star Grimes previously teased to Entertainment Weekly what fans can expect during the second season — and, yes, that includes a possible love interest for Kayce Dutton. Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026 And especially since Mahomes is back … but not all the way back just yet. Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 But if your cilantro starts flowering, don’t pull it up just yet. Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2026.

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