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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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 The business model is focused on sustainability by helping brands, through technology, steward their products beyond first sale and keep them in circulation via secondhand markets. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 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 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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