in circulation
idiom
: going or passing from person to person or place to place
That rumor has been in circulation for a long time.
coins no longer in circulation
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Influenza adds another challenge in that different groups and subgroups of viruses can be in circulation among the population at the same time.
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Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
These beautiful American Women quarters will be in circulation for decades to come and continue to educate the American people on our incredible honorees.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
Endless Summer tops the state count overall with nearly 139,000 plates in circulation.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Keeping more existing products in circulation is an admirable goal for Ikea.
—Lindy Segal, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2024
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Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
These beautiful American Women quarters will be in circulation for decades to come and continue to educate the American people on our incredible honorees.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
Endless Summer tops the state count overall with nearly 139,000 plates in circulation.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Keeping more existing products in circulation is an admirable goal for Ikea.
—Lindy Segal, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2024
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“In circulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20circulation. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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