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circulate
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circulate something through something
to route something through something; to make something travel through something. Walter circulated the memo from the boss through the department. I would like for you to circulate this through the members of the club.
See also: through

circulate among someone or something

to move at random within a gathering of people or things. Karen circulated among the guests, serving drinks. The guests circulated among the various rooms in the house.
See also: among

circulate through something 

1. Lit. [for a fluid in a closed system of pipes or tubes] to flow through the various pathways of pipes and tubes. Cold water circulates through the entire building and keeps it cool. Blood circulates through the veins and arteries, reaching all parts of the body.
2. Fig. to move through a group of people or an area, from person to person. Rumors circulated through the department about Tom's retirement. Please circulate through the room and hand out these papers to each person.
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A few weeks ago, while he was at a service station buying gas, Poling said that he overheard a petition circulator spreading "misinformation" about the city's gas tax, including that the City Council imposed the "new 6 cent gas tax increase" without letting voters have a say.
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Arizona lawmakers are looking at banning petition circulators for initiatives and referendums from being paid based on the number of signatures they collect: Representative Phil Lopes, bill sponsor, believes paying per signature gives gatherers a reason to cheat.
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New economical circulator pump In recent innovations, the company launched what it said was a new economical circulator pump for universal use.
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