Are you trying to hyphenate nows? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.
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The momentary present Now is a good time to do it It worked up to right now |
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In the historical present At this point in the narration of a series of past events President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard Washington now decides to cross the Delaware The ship is now listing to port |
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In these times It is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished- Nancy Mitford We now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets Today almost every home has television |
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Used to preface a command or reproof or request Now hear this! Now pay attention |
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At the present moment Goods now on sale The now-aging dictator They are now abroad He is busy at present writing a new novel It could happen any time now |
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Without delay or hesitation With no time intervening He answered immediately Found an answer straightaway An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith Come here now! |
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(prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity Now the next problem is... |
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In the immediate past Told me just now |