current
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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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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She’s opening a long stretch of Rodrigo’s current arena tour, including 10 nights at the Intuit Dome in January, and just signed to Roan producer Dan Nigro’s Interscope imprint.
From Los Angeles Times โ Nov. 2, 2026
Mahmood proposed extending the wait for permanent settlement from the current five years to 10, with some lower-paid migrants facing a 15-year wait, in response to a period of high net migration.
From BBC โ Nov. 2, 2026
Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers blocked a major highway and clashed with police on Monday, demanding a monthly minimum wage more than double current pay, as protests spread across industrial hubs.
From Barron's โ Nov. 2, 2026
With limited visibility into the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year, it is too early to provide meaningful profit guidance for fiscal 2027, Ryanair added.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Nov. 2, 2026
First there was Jop, our current apprentice, whose daily trip from his parents’ home in the suburbs had twice nearly ended in seizure for the factory transport.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
The author’s own research involves measuring tiny electrical currents flowing through parts of our brain cells called ion channels.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Oct. 23, 2026
Travelling by sea was fraught with danger, particularly around Kekova Island, where the strong currents and winds have claimed many ships.
From BBC โ Oct. 14, 2026
Threats also remain from strong rip currents and large waves, which increase the risk of ocean drowning and could threaten to capsize small boats near shore.
From Los Angeles Times โ Oct. 12, 2026
Scientists believe these color differences are likely caused by sediment carried into the sea by rivers and redistributed by coastal currents.
From Science Daily โ Oct. 12, 2026
His body fevered and froze in alternating currents of temperature.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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