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circulation

[sur-kyuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌsɜr kyəˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
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The government has condemned the circulation of what it called "fake videos and images" described by some as recordings of attacks on foreign nationals.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

This system came under strain in the 1960s “when the volume of U.S. dollars in circulation exceeded domestic gold reserves redeemable at fixed value, leading to periodic runs on the dollar in foreign exchange.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Scrubbing the scalp aids circulation, strengthens hair follicles and helps to prevent dandruff, itchiness and inflammation, among other benefits, practitioners and dermatologists say.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Since 1990, meltwater output during these episodes has risen by 25% compared to the 1950-1975 period when examining cases with similar anticyclonic and cyclonic air mass circulation.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

They are so cold I am sure they are not getting any circulation.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien




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