circulate

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Though rare, the disease has drawn attention in the U.S. over the decades due to its incredibly high case-fatality rate: up to 50% among the strains that circulate in the Americas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Hantaviruses circulate in rodents and can be deadly when transmitted to humans.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

However, the results suggest that everyday movement may help circulate cerebrospinal fluid through the brain, aiding in the removal of waste and possibly lowering the risk of neurodegenerative diseases linked to waste buildup.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Contemporary newspaper reports suggested that Woods sometimes allowed rumors to circulate that he was Australian rather than African-American, an ambiguity that may have eased the reception of his work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

I think I should keep moving, to circulate my blood, as you are supposed to do in a snowstorm so you won’t freeze to death.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood