activate
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Many of the sites are dormant, researchers said, primed to activate as the competition nears.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Researchers engineered the compound to activate important signaling pathways in a new way that benefits muscle tissue without excessively stimulating the heart, a challenge that has historically limited the use of β2 agonists.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
You have to dig into the app, and activate Downhill mode yourself.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Justice Samuel Alito emphasized that users took affirmative steps to activate it.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
To prevent injury, hold the bag tight as the mojo or juju is released in order to activate the protection mojo.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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