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[ak-tiv] / ˈæk tɪv /




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That is largely because some with low-risk prostate cancer opt instead for active monitoring, rather than immediate treatment, since these cancers are very slow growing and may not cause harm.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Broadcom is taking a more active role in financing the AI ecosystem; its stock fell, while Apollo and Blackstone rose on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Current CDC guidance recommends active monitoring of individuals with high-risk Ebola exposures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Also read: Government is now an active investor — and it’s why your portfolio needs ‘home-court advantage’

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 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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