until now

Example Sentences

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But until now, no one had really checked whether other primates also have them.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The plans were eventually abandoned, leaving the West Coast without a major U.S. coal export terminal — until now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

But until now the Ebola epidemic has been confined to areas within government reach or controlled by a relatively well-organized rebel group called M23.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

He moved away, changed his name and until now has not felt able to share his story.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Then the monster did something it hadn’t done until now.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness