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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Restoring properties like La Bahia, El Roblar, and the Del keeps some of California’s historic hotels in circulation not only as places to stay, but also as part of the enduring show that has always defined the Golden State’s tourism culture. Jackie Bryant, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025 In other words, money in circulation is a mirror into production precisely because without production there’s no money circulating. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Similar to the flu vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccines are updated annually to provide better protection against the strains of the virus in circulation during each year's respiratory virus season. Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Non-editorial staff include Nicole (Ramona Young) in circulation, Detrick (Melvin Gregg) in ad sales, and a robust accounting department featuring Adelola (Gbemisola Ikumelo), Adam (Alex Edelman) and Oscar (Oscar Nunez). Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2025.

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