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Current

/kˈɜrənt/
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(noun) The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

The bridge couldn't sustain the force of the strong current and collapsed.
We rowed up the river against the current.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The bridge couldn't sustain the force of the strong ____ and collapsed.

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