activated

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Prosecutors say Wilburn was traveling about 100 mph on Cherry Valley Boulevard with lights and sirens activated, responding to a report of a shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

"This is not primarily about where forces and assets are currently, but about who would do what if our defence plans were activated."

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

The scientists found that, while first learning the task, the participants’ prefrontal cortex was activated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Support mechanisms are activated before a young person disappears from the system altogether.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Their trying to save one another had activated the weapons.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi