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now

[nou] / naʊ /


ADVERB
in the immediate future
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ADVERB
immediately
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The full connectome is now freely available online, giving researchers around the world a powerful new resource for neuroscience studies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“Being Latina and living in L.A. right now, that hit so close to home. I have a lot of experience wishing for the safety of the people in my community.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The Conservatives have called for harsher penalties for fly-tippers and pushed for offenders to face points on their driving licence, something Labour ministers say they are now considering.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Investors are raising cash to buy shares in SpaceX and it’s hurting other stocks — for now, according to Fundstrat.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

And now you go and do this?!” he growls angrily, gripping the steering wheel.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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