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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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Compared with earlier student mobilisations, he argues, the current movement appears "broader and larger in scale".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
SAP posted higher second-quarter revenue but lowered its operating profit guidance for the current fiscal year, citing decelerating growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The main focus of the print was ServiceNow’s current remaining performance obligations, or the amount of revenue expected to be recognized in the next 12 months, which rose 21% to $13.2 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Cases of cyclosporiasis are reported annually in California, and the current 41 cases of cyclosporiasis infection in the state are not linked to the outbreak, according to the California Department of Public Health.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The current tingled up his arm, and his skin began changing, too, matching the gray floor tile.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
Officials warned of hazardous conditions — such as high surf and strong rip currents — across much of the Southern California coastline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
From the start of his career, he says, he was interested in what ancient climate records revealed about abrupt changes in the North Atlantic currents.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Carefully controlled electrical currents trigger DNA building reactions at specific locations across the chip.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
Bob Adelman’s photograph is a monumental record of an event that tapped into the most profound currents of American history, making it the emblematic image of the civil-rights movement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
“And the currents are strong and unpredictable,” said Brightbill.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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