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Which novel ends, "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past"?

current

[kur-uhnt, kuhr-] / ˈkɜr ənt, ˈkʌr- /




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 That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion.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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Still, Rocco said Micron’s current growth levels won’t be sustainable in the long term.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

For sweeter, earthier soups made with squash or root vegetables, I tend toward vinegars with a little fruitiness of their own, like apple cider vinegar or my current favorite, white balsamic.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

“For many shipowners, the current market is generating revenues at levels rarely seen in the industry’s recent history,” said Dimitris Maniatis, founder and chief executive officer of maritime risk company Marisks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

EU and Chinese officials have been locked in talks since June to address Brussels' concerns about the current trade imbalance.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

“Though you seem to be baffled by the clues to our current case, Nell, and that surprises me. Perhaps you were too distracted tracking down your daddy’s story to pay close attention to this one.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

"Hurricanes carry moisture and move ocean currents and plankton," he said, noting the consequences for seafood dishes at his restaurant Huniik, where he reimagines Mayan specialties.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Long term ocean observations are especially valuable because natural changes in currents can occur over years or even decades.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

The spectacle of artificial-intelligence executives traveling to Washington to warn government about the technology they’re building belongs to the same tradition as the so-called war of the currents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

The monitoring systems use instruments anchored to the seafloor that continuously measure pressure, temperature, density, and ocean currents.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

The currents that sweep in from Antarctica are so powerful they sometimes create waves that are three feet high.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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