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circulating

adj
1
Moving continuously through a system, or actively spreading among people.
"A circulating rumour claimed the factory would close."
noun
1
The service of lending items, such as books, to members from a collection.
"The library expanded its circulating collection to include e-books."

How to Use Circulating

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In plain EnglishCurrently moving around or spreading — used for blood, air, rumours, or a library's lending stock.

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circulating air circulating library circulating rumour
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