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"We must warn our injectors: 'You have become an active instrument for passing disease.'"
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
His seven consecutive winning seasons with the Clippers are part of the franchise’s current streak of 15 consecutive seasons with a winning record, the longest active run in the NBA and fourth-longest in league history.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
He knows the importance of being physically and mentally active, habits drilled into this generation, but not his parents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
They also generally have a more active immune response, partly due to genetic factors like the X chromosome.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
The CIA had few contacts inside the Iron Curtain and even fewer active agents.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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