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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The nation takes the entire cure by eliminating all domestic coins and bills in circulation. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025 The series, adapted from the manga created by One and illustrated by Yusuke Murata, has achieved remarkable success with over 35 million copies in circulation. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025 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 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 11 Oct. 2025.

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