until now

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Research has uncovered men who fought in the battle - but inaccurate records meant their names were not carved on to the memorial's walls - until now.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

Crews aboard Tiangong have until now largely remained in orbit for six months before being replaced.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

He had not realized until now that it was Sunday—and the thought of this depressed him.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers