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as in operating
being in effective operation
the abandoned factory had not been active for years
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as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the fish are active today, but we still haven't caught anything
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as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
all morning the crowd at the coffeehouse kept Marion and her helper pretty active
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Recent Examples of active
Since the 2020 election, the trade volume has risen 47-fold, while monthly active traders surged from 2,000 to over 214,000 — a 107-fold increase.
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Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Similar to his artworks, Norsworthy’s style is not only a way to honor the depth of one’s inner life but also an active way to empower our change.
—Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Forecasters say the most active weather on Tuesday, Nov. 5, is likely to be in the central U.S., where a cold front could produce showers and thunderstorms, some of which might affect swing states such as Wisconsin and Michigan.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Rather than simply managing change from the top, successful organizations will empower employees to be active participants in the change process.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Similar to his artworks, Norsworthy’s style is not only a way to honor the depth of one’s inner life but also an active way to empower our change.
—Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Forecasters say the most active weather on Tuesday, Nov. 5, is likely to be in the central U.S., where a cold front could produce showers and thunderstorms, some of which might affect swing states such as Wisconsin and Michigan.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Rather than simply managing change from the top, successful organizations will empower employees to be active participants in the change process.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
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Kamala Harris Oakland’s VP ran an energetic campaign.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In fact, scientists suspect that the magnetosphere coaxes Triton’s energetic particles to cross over to Neptune’s atmosphere and excite auroral flares on the planet.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Both professors caution that adverse weather could reduce voter turnout, especially among less politically engaged voters who may skip voting due to rain or snow.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In turn, this leads to greater success, stronger relationships and a more loyal, engaged workforce.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Key to this work reimagining the district is taking a hard look at our staffing structure and operational costs.Kyla Johnson-Trammell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Israel killed or imprisoned Palestinian commanders, along with thousands of civilians, leaving Palestinian operational units leaderless and uncoordinated.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Tonight: Show respect. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Discussions with partners, spouses and even members of the general public will be lively today.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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In the last year, Chea says she’s worked one or two events per month, with each gig involving two to three hours of shucking oysters for party guests and entertaining them with lively conversation.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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The company prides itself on its diligent authentication process, ensuring that every item sold is 100% genuine.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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As your wealth compounds, diligent legacy planning grows increasingly vital.Brian Niksa, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Read: The controversial book at the center of Charlie Hebdo’s latest issue The operative verb is wander.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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His masterpiece charts the entanglements, both professional and personal, that bring about the downfall of operative Magnus Pym.The Week US, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
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The 2024 crime comedy Bad Boys: Ride or Die placed No. 9 on the Netflix U.S. Top 10 Movies chart, while the 2015 animated blockbuster Minions finished at No. 10.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Siblings and Hollywood royalty Anjelica and Danny Huston are teaming on a new project, The Christmas Witch Trial of La Befana, a hybrid animated and live-action feature film that is currently shooting in Los Angeles and Ontario, Canada.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Active.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/active. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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