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now now
01
used to encourage someone to be patient or to calm down
Examples
Now now, do n't be upset, I'm sure we'll find your dog in no time.
Now, now, children, there's no need to fight!
02
Used to express disagreement or disapproval, or to warn someone to stop what they are doing
Examples
Now, now. There's no need to use that kind of language.
now something , now something
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***at one time or in one instance being one way, and then at another time being a completely different way.
Examples
The manager keeps changing his outlook on the project, now really hopeful, now very pessimistic.
