Meaning of here and now | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The present situation.
   no-plural
2. The current state of one's own life.
   no-plural

Equivalents

Examples

“I cannot be grasped in the here and now. For I reside just as much with the dead as with the unborn. Somewhat closer to the heart of creation than usual. But not nearly close⟳ enough.”

“In December, my Christian and Jewish neighbors will look⟳ backwards as they celebrate⟳ events that may have⟳ taken place⟳ in the ancient Middle East. Neo-Pagans, however, will look⟳ around, in the here and now, as we celebrate⟳ something that happens every year, something that happens regardless of changes in churches and in nations. The winter solstice is something you can depend⟳ upon.”

“Cutting line capacity by 4tph (around 30 trains a day) would slash revenues (seats). HS2 would be hobbled. But politicians like⟳ the idea of cutting costs in the here and now.”

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