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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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.
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Should I stay in my current relationship, or leave it and explore love with my crush?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The Bank of Japan delivered the fastest rate increase of its current cycle to counter persistent inflation and ease the impact of a weak yen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
While no final decision has been made on funding beyond March 2027, a government source said: "The government has not committed to continuing the programme in its current form."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
They trade for relatively low price ratios, and so more of their fundamental value comes from current earnings.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Sadie definitely heard every word of that, including Max’s current accommodations and Angelina’s absence.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
The serpents hunt for fish in open water and can easily get caught in currents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Many carmakers have said that currents from EV motors can interfere with AM broadcast signals and have removed radio receivers from newer models as a result.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Historically called tidal waves, raz-de-marée in France or maremoti in Italy, tsunamis can bring both sudden flooding and extremely powerful currents.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
The rescues have mostly been of swimmers not properly judging the strong currents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Dallas watched it rise on the air currents over one brown hill and then another, until it disappeared.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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