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
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