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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Launched in 2018 by crypto firm Circle, USDC is now the second-biggest stablecoin globally, with more than $30 billion worth of tokens in circulation. —

Ryan Browne, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024 The track preceded a number of solo productions that put Ka's name in circulation as a top lyricist. —

Tavleen Tarrant, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024 Getting a weapon is not hard: There are at least 20 million AR-15-style rifles, fashioned after the M16 military rifle, in circulation in the U.S. —

Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2024 The sheer volume of points and miles in circulation underscores how integral these programs have become to modern travel. —

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