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circulation

[sur-kyuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌsɜr kyəˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
distribution
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Ocean currents and atmospheric circulation play critical roles in regulating global temperatures.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Yet with these new songs out in the world, the three musicians don’t seem particularly bummed not to have their old ones in ready circulation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Newspaper circulation peaked in 1997 at 53.76 million, but it dropped to more than half that in 2025, according to the Japan Newspaper Publishers & Editors Association.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Removing any book from circulation is, and should be, an immense decision,” he wrote.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

He kicked out his legs to restore circulation of his blood, then crawled to the other side of the roof.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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