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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With all of that in mind, most parents reading this probably have a car seat in circulation that needs to be replaced. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026 How eBay’s pre-loved runway works Rather than debut a brand-new collection, eBay built the Endless Runway around designer pieces already in circulation. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026 The tomb dates to the late 2nd century bce, demonstrating that a version of The Art of War closely resembling the text known today was in circulation by that time. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026 This exclusive issue will be free, and starting September 8, there will be 30,000 copies in circulation all over New York City. — Vogue Shopping, Vogue, 8 Sep. 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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