Examples of right now in a Sentence
right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation
answer my question right now
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One, the pool of Americans is pretty small, and the pool of Americans that qualify right now, women and children is smaller, still.
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Selina Wang, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2023
Best Holiday Gifts on Sale Under $50 Thanks to the deals happening right now, there are many great finds under $50.
—Erin Johnson, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023
Trending gifts for men right now include wellness products, like the Theragun massager, and kitchen gadgets, like the Thermapen that reads temperatures when cooking meats.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
Nearly everything is 40% off at Banana Republic right now.
—Porter Simmons, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
What is one beauty trend or skin care trend that you are obsessed with right now?
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2023
There is no shortage of markets in L.A. right now, so let this be a sign to finally start shopping for Christmas.
—Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2023
Best Early Amazon Black Friday Clothing Deals So many cozy fashion styles are marked down right now.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
Nowhere is this more evident right now than at the Galataport: a $1.7-billion hub that stretches for three-quarters-of-a-mile along the strait, and includes an underground cruise terminal, shopping area, pedestrian promenade, and art museum.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2023
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Selina Wang, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2023
Best Holiday Gifts on Sale Under $50 Thanks to the deals happening right now, there are many great finds under $50.
—Erin Johnson, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023
Trending gifts for men right now include wellness products, like the Theragun massager, and kitchen gadgets, like the Thermapen that reads temperatures when cooking meats.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
Nearly everything is 40% off at Banana Republic right now.
—Porter Simmons, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
What is one beauty trend or skin care trend that you are obsessed with right now?
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2023
There is no shortage of markets in L.A. right now, so let this be a sign to finally start shopping for Christmas.
—Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2023
Best Early Amazon Black Friday Clothing Deals So many cozy fashion styles are marked down right now.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
Nowhere is this more evident right now than at the Galataport: a $1.7-billion hub that stretches for three-quarters-of-a-mile along the strait, and includes an underground cruise terminal, shopping area, pedestrian promenade, and art museum.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of right now was
in the 14th century
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20now. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023.
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right now
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: at the present time
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