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Which novel ends, "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past"?

current

[kur-uhnt, kuhr-] / ˈkɜr ənt, ˈkʌr- /




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Something that is current is in general circulation or is a matter of common knowledge or acceptance: current usage in English. That which is prevailing is that which has superseded others: prevailing fashion. That which is prevalent exists or is spread widely: a prevalent idea.

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The district also later reported that about 2,000 student assessment records had been posted, including those of 60 current students.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Guio Jacinto, head of the union’s research department in Toronto, said the current dispute at Stelco adds to the company’s troubled history.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Two individuals who have agreed to be identified in any ITN and Guardian News & Media report concerning the allegations were given anonymity in the current proceedings by High Court judge Mr Justice Nicklin.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Another technical reason that current market conditions aren’t the same as during the Nasdaq’s September and July dips is that market internals are so weak, Johnson added.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Since that was about all I understood of my current situation, I clamped my mouth shut and didn’t say anything more.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

Travelling by sea was fraught with danger, particularly around Kekova Island, where the strong currents and winds have claimed many ships.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

The National Hurricane Center said the worst of Rachel was over but "hazardous coastal conditions" could persist for days, with the highest waves coinciding with high tides, causing life-threatening surf and rip currents.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Forecasters warned of an increased risk of drownings this week due to larger waves and strong rip currents, and cautioned that the ocean “may be too dangerous for swimming.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Studying both materials allowed the researchers to investigate how the microscopic structure of the superconducting state influences what happens when extremely strong, ultrafast currents are applied.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

All that grinding of rocky minerals created great clouds of toxic dust, which streamed away on the currents.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown


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