current
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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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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 current area in which Champagne can be produced dates from 1927.
From Barron's โ Oct. 21, 2026
For the current quarter, Meta expects between $73 billion and $76 billion of revenue, which “leaves room for upside,” Jefferies analyst Brent Thill wrote in a Wednesday note.
From MarketWatch โ Oct. 21, 2026
Slate’s Sam Adams talked with creative duo Robert and Michelle King about how they made exactly the right show for our current moment.
From Slate โ Oct. 21, 2026
The new lab will support current research through Cumbria Connect, whose work and scientific monitoring spans Wild Haweswater, the Lowther estate and the Lowther Valley.
From BBC โ Oct. 21, 2026
Safe in that pocket of disrupted current, the girl rested, coughing and gasping for breath.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
In some cases, the electrical currents generated by the disturbance were so powerful that telegraph systems continued operating without batteries.
From Science Daily โ Oct. 21, 2026
Travelling by sea was fraught with danger, particularly around Kekova Island, where the strong currents and winds have claimed many ships.
From BBC โ Oct. 14, 2026
The National Hurricane Center said the worst of Rachel was over but "hazardous coastal conditions" could persist for days, with the highest waves coinciding with high tides, causing life-threatening surf and rip currents.
From Barron's โ Oct. 12, 2026
Scientists believe these color differences are likely caused by sediment carried into the sea by rivers and redistributed by coastal currents.
From Science Daily โ Oct. 12, 2026
The station was sinking and drifting on the currents.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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