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current events

NOUN
current affairs
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Richard Montoya of Culture Clash doesn’t mince words when it comes to politics, current events or the state of mainstream Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

A good test of Mr. Goodspeed’s framework is how it could be used to analyze a cluster of current events that occurred after the book went to press.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

In a portent of current events, he thought foreign trade could be used for domestic purposes.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

If the global COVID-19 pandemic didn’t wake you up to this, then maybe current events will.

From MarketWatch Apr. 14, 2026

Following their morning class, there was an hour for lunch, and from one o'clock to two o'clock the men read American magazines and newspapers so they were familiar with current events.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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