not until
idiom
: not before
Not until you finish your homework can you go outside.
When you finish your homework you can go outside, but not until then.
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At least not until now: For the rest of the episode, Jess and Solène cuddle and sleep together every night.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 July 2025
With Dobbins likely taking Fitts’ spot in the rotation, but the next turn not until Saturday, this roster move creates a path for the Red Sox to add a fresh arm to the bullpen in the meantime.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 July 2025
Here’s where things stand View More Earlier in the day Sunday, Trump gave a vague answer when he was asked if U.S. tariff rates will be changing on Wednesday, or not until Aug. 1.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Any risk would not be until at least May 20 and likely not until May 22.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 July 2025
With Dobbins likely taking Fitts’ spot in the rotation, but the next turn not until Saturday, this roster move creates a path for the Red Sox to add a fresh arm to the bullpen in the meantime.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 July 2025
Here’s where things stand View More Earlier in the day Sunday, Trump gave a vague answer when he was asked if U.S. tariff rates will be changing on Wednesday, or not until Aug. 1.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Any risk would not be until at least May 20 and likely not until May 22.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Not until.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20until. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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