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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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.
Example Sentences
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Some even use former athletes to recruit current ones.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
The rupee's slide comes as India faces a widening current account deficit driven by costly energy imports.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
If gasoline prices stay near their current levels through 2026, JPMorgan estimates Americans will shell out $172 billion more than they did last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Many of these drones are flown using fibre optic cable connections - rather than radio or other wireless signals - making them difficult to intercept with current Israeli electronic counter-measures.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
“Old convents New York State” only brings up lists of religious orders, current convents, and articles about amazing places to visit in New York.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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