in circulation

phrase

: 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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The distinction is whether brands continue buying newly produced down or use material already in circulation. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 That gap becomes important when AI can discover data much faster than the business can determine whether that data still belongs in circulation. — Nick Burling, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Getting to the next level, and keeping more waste in circulation, will rely on brand and manufacturing partners upstream designing with circularity in mind. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 The redesign is expected to roll out as existing passport stock is replaced, meaning travelers may see both versions in circulation for years. — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026 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 8 Nov. 2026.

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