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Mar 2025
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808 - Six Ways to Use Just

Michael DiGiacomo Happy English
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I just got the idea that just is just one of those words that has a number of difference uses in everyday English. Just a sec, let me think about that. So, let's check out all of the different ways you can use just, plus set phrases like just about, just as well, just a minute, and just the same. 

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