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circulate

[sur-kyuh-leyt] / ˈsɜr kyəˌleɪt /




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The strains that circulate in Asia and Europe — where hantavirus is more common, and generally less deadly — attack the kidneys.

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

In the charged atmosphere after Littleton, it struck me as unwise to circulate such extreme stories among kids who already felt vulnerable and angry.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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