Commentary: CIRCULATION[+event] The dissemination of copies of periodicals, usually newspapers and magazines.
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The article is currently in circulation in the latest issue of "Nature".
The circulation period of a typical newspaper is about two days.
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Commentary: CIRCULATION[+event] The physical movement of something, usually around a circuit. Refers most commonly to the movement of blood.
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I opened a window to get some air circulation in here.
John had poor circulation in his legs.
The circulation of water was impeded by a pipe blockage.
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Commentary: The number of copies of a periodical that are sold.
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By increasing its circulation, the newspaper hoped to increase advertising revenue.
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Commentary: The number of books that are loaned by a library over a specific period.
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John stopped at the circulation desk to see if "Stranger in a Strange Land" was currently in stock.
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Commentary: CIRCULATION[+event] The spread or transmission of something to a group or area. Refers often to ideas and money.
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The dictator tried to stop the circulation of democratic ideals.
In Italy, both lira and euros are currently in circulation.
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Commentary: Automatically generated NOTA sense (bbn)
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