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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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.
Example Sentences
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The name was changed to Rising Stars Challenge in 2012 to include second-year players, and the current tournament-style format was adopted four years ago.
From Los Angeles Times
He said that, on current evidence, Red Bull were "going to be ahead" at the first race, adding: "We hope we can catch up."
From BBC
The underlying current is the competition between the US and China - the world's two biggest economies are constantly vying for an edge in everything, from trade to tech.
From BBC
The spokesman added that “there is no immediate change to our current tariff regime,” and that any reporting about a change to the tariffs was speculative.
“In the current fundraising market, track record is as important as ever,” Axelrad added.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
