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current

[kur-uhnt, kuhr-] / ˈkɜr ənt, ˈkʌr- /




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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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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 new target implies 34% upside from current levels.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

The automotive industry is at the center of the current dispute around the deal, but risk is there for other market segments like agriculture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Here, she doesn't even bother to reference current dance trends.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

For now, Yilmaz of Bloomberg Intelligence said oil prices are more likely to remain “relatively well supported,” rather than fall substantially from current levels.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

But all the balderdashing in the world would not improve his current predicament.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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