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now

[nou] / naʊ /


ADVERB
in the immediate future
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ADVERB
immediately
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The German boss has seemed happy to foster healthy competition between the two boyhood friends, but now decision time is coming.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But in 2006, with the league now firmly established, it set its sights on a different caliber of player.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Ma and Romero will now face off in November.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Shares ultimately broke above the $952.11 pivot on May 13 and are now riding a five-week winning streak.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Her arms, legs, and face are now pocked with open sores.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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