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as in currently
at the present time
right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation
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as in immediately
without delay
answer my question right now
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Your focus on friends and members of groups is stronger than usual right now.
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Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Inflation is by no means my biggest concern right now.
—Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
The Acer Swift 3 OLED is available with a 29% discount right now, making for a good moment to add this one to your cart.
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Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Inflation is by no means my biggest concern right now.
—Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
The Acer Swift 3 OLED is available with a 29% discount right now, making for a good moment to add this one to your cart.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Money & Markets The 10 best SUVs to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports tested more than 150 SUVs to make its recommendations
By
Start Slideshow
Americans love their SUVs, which make up the majority of new car purchases in the country.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Sea surface temperatures are currently near average, meaning ENSO-neutral conditions continue for now.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Rajat Bhargava is an entrepreneur, investor, author and currently CEO and cofounder of JumpCloud.Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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But the program started slow for affected businesses in the weeks immediately following the disaster.Emily Condon, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
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LiUNA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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The continental size is 2 inches wider and 7 liters bigger than the international version (but both are on sale now).Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Social media platform enrollment now hinges on age verification processes powered by age assurance technologies like device-level age verification or alternative age assurance methods.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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The new regulations require district staff members to explain the process to file Title IX complaints or promptly contact complainants to discuss supportive measures like counseling or schedule changes.Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The authority’s chairman, Janno Lieber, promised that the contract to begin the tunneling work for the extension of the Second Avenue Subway into East Harlem would be issued promptly.Nolan Hicks, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Related article Stores don’t sell your favorite product anymore.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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But, much like with apps on a phone, once everyone’s giving pop-up notifications, nothing really pops anymore.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Predictive analytics work to automate lead scoring in B2B marketing, instantly grouping prospects by their engagement level that fits within your company’s ideal customer profile to improve lead quality and increase business outcomes.Jonathan Schwartz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Bring Your Memories to Life with the Kodak Dock Plus Printer Print and cherish your favorite memories instantly with the Kodak Dock Plus photo printer.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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However, Apple never discounts the iPhone, and Americans overwhelmingly buy smartphones from carriers directly.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Opponents said the disabled and elderly were at risk of being coerced, directly or indirectly, to end their lives to save money or relieve the burden on family members.BRIAN MELLEY AND PAN PYLAS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Plus, with the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to kick-start your gift shopping.Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20now. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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