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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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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“This ensures long-lasting protections for current and future generations,” Amy Wong, co-founder of the group San Gabriel Valley Progressive Action, said of the vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

A move toward $415 during the third quarter is possible, representing 19% upside from current levels.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Jay Spector, a certified financial planner and co-CEO of EverVest Financial, uses a “reality-based investment philosophy” with his clients, where “long-term financial success starts with being honest about your current situation,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

In a Wednesday afternoon speech in El Paso, Texas, Logan said that the Fed’s current interest rate setting, 3.5% to 3.75%, no longer appears to be constraining rising prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

They moved slowly away, and he watched till they were out of sight and the current of the river flowed undisturbed around him, the sun glancing off its ripples.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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