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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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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.


Example Sentences

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Reserves include only known, evaluated reserves that can be mined economically with current trechnologies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The escalation also highlights three points about the current trajectory of the war:

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A prolonged outlook for high growth can keep valuations elevated, and if the current multiple remains in place by the end of this year, the fund would hit $748, up 25% from its current $601.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

To investigate this possibility, scientists from The George Institute for Global Health launched a series of studies examining finerenone in populations beyond those covered by its current approval.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

They rode on the side of the river, being swept downstream by the current.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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