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The phrase 'only now did' is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to talk about something that has just recently happened. Example sentence: Only now did I realise the significance of what had happened.
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Only now did the police arrive.
Only now did it dawn on Robert what had happened.
Only now did she identify it as a crime – and she'd resolved to contact the police.
Only now did he realize that Bill had picked his ticket on purpose.
(In fact, they had said so before, but only now did the matter acquire urgency).
Only now did he emerge, personally and very publicly, as accuser, judge and executioner in one.
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Only now do I realise my mistake.
After decades of wandering, only now does a pattern emerge.
Only now does she seem to have reached her destination.
Only now do I think I can answer this question.
Only now does it seem certain there will be one.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
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