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To reduce the screwworm risk on the ranch he co-owns and manages, Diebel plans to push the birthing season for his calves to colder months when the flies are less active.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
This approach enabled us to create a material that can bend, buckle, or stiffen differently under slow movements versus sudden impacts -- without electronics, sensors, or active control.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
In fact, he has expressed active opposition to A.I. regulation.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Its best player is Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, Turkey’s active leader in caps and goals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Johnston was a volcanologist with experience in active volcanoes in Alaska.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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