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There is little documentation of its subsequent use, but it is believed to have been taken out of circulation at some point in the 1930s, because of concerns about its long-lasting effects.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2025
Indiana held that, while the government is entitled to keep copies of “expressive materials” to use as evidence, it can’t take them out of circulation entirely, especially without a determination of illegality.
From Slate ● May 21, 2024
The question on everyone’s minds: Where will former Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele, who has been out of circulation since stepping down last November, next pop up?
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2023
For a while, officials hoped high levels of antibodies would drive the virus out of circulation altogether.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2023
Silver change was almost driven out of circulation by the issue of small notes, many at one dollar, at 2s. 6d., and even at 1s. 3d.
From History of Halifax City by Thomas B. Akins
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