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Which novel ends, "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past"?

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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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Thill reiterated his buy rating and $150 share-price target, which is more than 140% above current levels.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2026

Costs from hiring, junkets and pro-sport endorsements to build the retail operation added up and drew ire from other divisions, the current and former employees said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

The district also later reported that about 2,000 student assessment records had been posted, including those of 60 current students.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

The current programme totals around $7 billion over three years, with the Fund reaching an agreement this month to release a $1.2 billion tranche.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

Since that was about all I understood of my current situation, I clamped my mouth shut and didn’t say anything more.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

Travelling by sea was fraught with danger, particularly around Kekova Island, where the strong currents and winds have claimed many ships.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

The weather service is warning of dangerous rip currents and elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands and Los Angeles and Ventura County beaches.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

To produce these exceptionally short currents, the team used an ultrafast electrical transport platform developed at MPSD.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

"Strong Nor'easter off the mid-Atlantic and northeast will bring coastal flooding, rip currents, strong wind gusts, and heavy rain to the region this weekend," the National Weather Service said on its website.

From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026

Sneakers, books, and backpacks traveled through the rooms on unseen currents, and there was always food underfoot and an old frying pan or two on the steps outside the back door.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett


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