active
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Researchers identified evidence that a protein and sugar-tagging pathway is excessively active in Alzheimer's disease.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Ecological consultant Matthew Shardlow said he believed the active ingredients in flea treatments are so toxic, and so easily transferred onto humans, household items, and into water, that they should be withdrawn from sale.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Active customers rose 3.6% to 21.5 million, while net sales per active customer increased 2.4% to $597.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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
Combine and define agile + ity.—What is the distinction between "active" and "agile"? Ans.
From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton
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