current events
noun
variants
or less commonly current affairs
chiefly US
: important events that are happening in the world
She reads several newspapers so she can keep track of current events.
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The film has picked up criticism for its allegedly shallow approach to Mexican current events and culture, and using a tragedy like cartel violence as a backdrop for a high-concept opera, especially as Audiard admitted to doing little to no research beyond his own perception of the crisis.
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Lucy Ford, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
His posts often include witty comments on current events, playful interactions with his followers, and humorous takes on his own experiences.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Since it was established in 1931, the world’s largest academic competition has brought thousands upon thousands of middle and high school students together to debate current events.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
Another user said the chairs are where a lot of Latinos spend time with their families gossiping and talking about current events.
—Maya Brown, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Lucy Ford, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
His posts often include witty comments on current events, playful interactions with his followers, and humorous takes on his own experiences.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Since it was established in 1931, the world’s largest academic competition has brought thousands upon thousands of middle and high school students together to debate current events.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
Another user said the chairs are where a lot of Latinos spend time with their families gossiping and talking about current events.
—Maya Brown, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Current events.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/current%20events. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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