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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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.
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Some 40,000 fans are expected at the tournament over the weekend, with six-time major winner and current world number two Rory McIlroy the main draw.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Now, eight series and three spin-offs later, the programme will stop broadcasting on the BBC after the current series ends.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“The current against us is strong, and we’re paddling as hard as we can,” Margolius said.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
Although the last license plate of the current sequence has been produced, there’s still plenty to be handed out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
His skin started to tingle, like a light electric current was using him as a conduit.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
The strong currents and poor weather were a challenge to those working to extinguish it, the coastguard said.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Residents across the county should anticipate persistent and miserable humidity, dangerous rip currents and extreme heat warnings in some areas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Tides, winds, ocean currents, and melting will continue weakening the iceberg until it eventually fractures into smaller pieces.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Winds and surface currents later carried it out of Petermann Fjord, while satellite observations showed it pivoting away from Joe Island and moving southwest through Nares Strait.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
The only possible course was to take advantage of the prevailing winds and currents and make for South Georgia Island, 800 miles to the east.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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