active
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The company expanded active power by nearly 500 megawatts this quarter and grew total contracted power to approximately 3.7 gigawatts.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
"One of the conditions for keeping the licence is to actively explore the area," Pram Gad pointed out, while noting that "the company is under pressure", as it is not active currently.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
The Perseids is active from mid-July to 23 Aug this year, but on most nights the shower will only display a few meteors each hour.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Navigating the web of nearby structures, like active rail lines and historic bridges, is part of what makes the construction so complex, Metro says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Scientists now know that even volcanoes that aren’t active to the naked eye have vents and pathways that may seethe under the surface.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
Vocabulary lists containing active
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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