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circulation

[sur-kyuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌsɜr kyəˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
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Yet with these new songs out in the world, the three musicians don’t seem particularly bummed not to have their old ones in ready circulation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

“Removing any book from circulation is, and should be, an immense decision,” he wrote.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Massive waves of icebergs also repeatedly disrupted circulation in the North Atlantic during events known as Dansgaard-Oeschger and Heinrich events.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

The US embassy in New Delhi told AFP that "thousands of tuk-tuks currently in circulation will be sponsored to showcase messages celebrating America's 250th birthday".

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“The library will be closing shortly. Please come to the circulation desk and check out your books. Return all reference books to the reshelving cart.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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