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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Tim Cook may be giving up Apple’s top job, but the company isn’t letting its longtime CEO fall far from the tree just yet. Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 The best daybeds are chameleonic pieces that double as a luxurious windowside lounge, a sleeper sofa, or an extra spot for last-minute overnight guests—no need to shop for a new mattress just yet. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 While former Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall in Texas yesterday afternoon and is weakening, the threat hasn't passed just yet. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 The fourth-year pro might have had some value on the trade market, but the Raiders could see more value in having him as an insurance option for Cousins if Mendoza isn’t ready to play just yet. Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 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 6 Sep. 2026.

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