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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That’s about how many pennies are currently in circulation in the US. Jade Walker, CNN Money, 27 May 2025 The original manga, which began as One’s viral webcomic that gained over 10 million hits, is currently serialized on the webcomic site Tonari No Young Jump (Shueisha) and has achieved massive commercial success with more than 33 million copies in circulation. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 May 2025 The branch is back in circulation, reopening on Tuesday morning, June 3, ready to serve members of the Stanton community and anyone with an OC Public Libraries card. Staff Report, Oc Register, 3 June 2025 There are three top prizes still in circulation, and the game will close once all top prizes are claimed or for Texas Lottery business reasons. Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for in circulation

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“In circulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20circulation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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