activated

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Poland has also activated its fighter jets to protect its airspace, with the country's armed forces describing it as a "preventative" measure.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

In February 2024, the military activated conscription legislation, aiming to bolster its ranks by forcibly recruiting 50,000 citizens.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Cells treated with PCAIs produced higher levels of reactive oxygen species, activated caspase enzymes, increased levels of the pro-apoptotic protein BAX, and underwent widespread apoptosis, a form of programmed cell death.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

State Department, which activated the international rescue operation, heralded that success.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

After the earthquake struck, firefighters activated electric panels in the floodgate remotely, and most slid shut.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland