active
Example Sentences
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They are most active during pup-leaving season between September and November and during dawn and dusk.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Real-estate agent Tyler Williams has four active listings in the Charlotte, N.C., area — and two of them included incentives for buyers before they even hit the market.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Profit of $18.6 million climbed nearly 60% from the year-ago period and active customers grew 6%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Out of the 25 lasers, 21 were active during testing.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
My mom says it must be so frustrating because my grandfather used to be such an active man, but he never lets it bother him.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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