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Since then, the I.C.C. has tried war criminals and has a number of active cases, although few leaders have faced charges while in office.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Unlike Earth, the Moon has no active plate tectonics, flowing water, or substantial atmosphere to rapidly erase old craters.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
There are nearly 900 active blazes in Canada, with all but one of its 10 provinces and three territories witnessing fires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
She was outgoing and active and enjoyed surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding and volunteering at a farm once a week, Walker said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
All the officers had reported for active duty, leaving the two of them behind at Riverbank, with less and less military code breaking coming their way.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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