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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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Both ranges beat Wall Street’s current fiscal 2026 estimates—for earnings of $23.54 a share and revenue of $26.1 billion.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
For the current quarter, RH forecast revenue growth of 0.5% to 2.5%, compared with analyst expectations for 4.6% growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
His new defence secretary Jarvis now faces the daunting task of helping Sir Keir finalise a defence investment plan that his predecessor had said "could make the country less safe" in its current form.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
California’s current $30 million plan, the Hearing Aid Coverage for Children program, had just 314 active participants as of April.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
She did not move straight down but twisted left and right as she went, rippling and winding with the current.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
Vocabulary lists containing current
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