now that
As it is now the case that; seeing as; considering. Now that everyone is here, let's begin the meeting. I was about to head home, but now that we've started on the next illustration, we might as well finish it before the weekend.
now that
Seeing that, since, as in Now that you're here, you might as well stay for dinner. This usage was first recorded in 1530. For a synonym, see as long as.