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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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 leading edge of the current Kelvin wave has already passed L.A. as well as San Francisco.
From Los Angeles Times โ Oct. 11, 2026
It says a large portion of the ape's habitat will become inhospitable to them if climate change continues at its current pace.
From BBC โ Oct. 11, 2026
Both are also offered state police security and have been in their current roles as long as Paxton.
From Salon โ Oct. 11, 2026
New hires now come in above what current employees earn, which drives pay raises for workers already on the payroll.
From The Wall Street Journal โ Oct. 11, 2026
I saw Nollie passing around “occupation coffee” as we called the current brew of roots and dried figs.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
“It can be pretty deceiving until you’re out there and realize how strong the rip currents actually are.”
From Los Angeles Times โ Oct. 7, 2026
The weather service is warning of dangerous rip currents and elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands and Los Angeles and Ventura County beaches.
From Los Angeles Times โ Oct. 5, 2026
To produce these exceptionally short currents, the team used an ultrafast electrical transport platform developed at MPSD.
From Science Daily โ Oct. 2, 2026
"Strong Nor'easter off the mid-Atlantic and northeast will bring coastal flooding, rip currents, strong wind gusts, and heavy rain to the region this weekend," the National Weather Service said on its website.
From Barron's โ Sep. 25, 2026
Captain Newport says our route will be like a big circle, following the winds and currents.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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