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The phrase 'be current' is not correct and is not typically used in written English. The most common phrase to use in its place is 'be up to date'. For example: "It is important to be up to date on current events."
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be current
adjective
Existing or occurring at the moment.
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Interns must be current college students.
He needs to be current about everything.
Will the very diminutive "app" be current 10 years hence?
He told Variety: "The music has to be current".
Bidders do not need to be current season-ticket holders.
You must also be current on your mortgage.
Candidates could be current and retired health workers.
In 100 years, those shortfalls will be current.
All borrowers must also be current on their payments.
They must also be current students or high school graduates.
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