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current

[kur-uhnt, kuhr-] / ˈkɜr ənt, ˈkʌr- /




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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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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.


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The results suggest that current AI models may struggle with this type of cognitive control when tasks become increasingly demanding.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

In crafting the final season, which finds Homelander demanding to be worshiped as God, the writers drew inspiration from the actions of current and former fascist leaders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

That uplift isn’t being factored into the current multiple on the stock, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The investigation examined potential criminal violations of the Clean Water Act by the multistate mining operations largely run by Justice’s son, Jay, according to current and former officials familiar with the matter.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The red-shoed girl was crouched on the riverbank, throwing pebbles into the rushing current.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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