current
Usage
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Something that is current is in general circulation or is a matter of common knowledge or acceptance: current usage in English. That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion. That which is prevalent exists or is spread widely: a prevalent idea.
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The district also later reported that about 2,000 student assessment records had been posted, including those of 60 current students.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Some current and former employees now say the firm relied too much on wealthy individuals for growth and has struggled to respond to the private-credit backlash effectively.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
A third journalistic source for the ITN and Guardian News & Media investigation has also been granted anonymity in the current proceedings.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The drop below the trend line, as shown in chart above, is another sign that the current selloff is different than the more recent ones.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Maybe they were not as interested in current events as I had presumed.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
These form where magnetic fields penetrate the material, creating small regions surrounded by circulating electrical currents.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Travelling by sea was fraught with danger, particularly around Kekova Island, where the strong currents and winds have claimed many ships.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
The National Hurricane Center said the worst of Rachel was over but "hazardous coastal conditions" could persist for days, with the highest waves coinciding with high tides, causing life-threatening surf and rip currents.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Swells will not only bring the potential for water intrusion, but also hazardous surf — ranging from 3 to 6 feet in some areas — and rip currents, according to the weather service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
I feel the prickling course of electric currents, the cool pads warming against my skin.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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