current event

collocation in English

meaningsofcurrentandevent

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withevent.
current
adjective
uk
/ˈkʌr.ənt/us
/ˈkɝː.ənt/
of the ...
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event
noun[C]
uk
/ɪˈvent/us
/ɪˈvent/
anything that happens, especially something important ...
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(Definition ofcurrentandeventfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofcurrent event

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The variable is then a cardinal expression for an integer which equals the time value of thecurrenteventminus the time value of its reference time.
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Taken together, these will constitute an outstandingcurrenteventfully warranting a special stamp issue.
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Suppose further that an event takes place and that the photograph is then taken out of the file with the argument that it illustrates acurrentevent.
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These were often quickly produced and designed to satisfy public curiosity concerning acurrentevent.
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Many of the topics are historical andcurrenteventbased topics.
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Thecurrenteventculminates with the opening of the dam, which attracts hundreds to watch the water flow.
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Eventually, the two merged to thecurrentevent.
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Later, the event instance is dispatched to the state machine, at which point it becomes thecurrentevent.
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As the film was a parody of acurrentevent, it was hastily written and produced for release on a tight schedule.
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Witty and timely word play which somehow married puns on a personal name with acurrenteventbecame fashionable.
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Muirch also uses an interesting stylistic device in which he places thecurrenteventhe is discussing in between two biblical quotes.
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Letterman's title changes every night and often makes reference to acurrentevent.
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The hour and a half long show usually contained at least seven differentcurrenteventtopics.
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Single-threaded simulation engines based on instantaneous events have just onecurrentevent.
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The show begins with an audience suggestion of acurrenteventand something you can stick your fingers in.
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Information about position of the building, classification, material, structural typology, damage of thecurrenteventand previous damages are object of this form.
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Currently, the show consists of interviews, skits, event coverage, music, fashion, technology, sports andcurrenteventsegments, featuring some of the most popular entertainment icons.
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