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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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 These initiatives encourage reuse, repair and responsible consumption while helping consumers identify opportunities to keep textiles in circulation longer. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 7 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 Pennies are still in circulation, and the formal end to their production doesn’t mean consumers or stores can’t use them. — ABC News, 29 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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