by now

Example Sentences

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With less than six months until the general election, and state primaries already well underway, you’d think that the rules of engagement for the 2026 midterms would be set by now.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

The refunds have been mostly spent by now and won’t help much longer.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

Emi Buendia was not expected to still be at Aston Villa by now.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“I would have fixed it by now if I knew,” he said through gritted teeth when asked what the problem was.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Something should have happened by now, but they kept waiting.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova