active

Example Sentences

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Mars is often portrayed as a dry, lifeless desert, but it is far more active than it appears.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

We give more value to products and experiences that require us to work and to give active participation.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The active ingredients in the drugs would be manufactured at an FDA-registered facility subject to inspection, and compounders are overseen by state boards of pharmacies to ensure sterile conditions.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

David, whose activism has earned him the nickname "Commander", became politically active in the mid-2000s after learning about the FCT's unique constitutional status.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Attentive, astute, an active listener. It’s what has made you such a good servant, Ekon, and it’s what made Asafa weak.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray