activity
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The airport later confirmed on social media that the suspension had been extended a further four hours "due to increased eruptive activity".
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Authorities have confirmed there is no tsunami warning linked to the recent activity of the volcano, which is in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Cutting off a foreign bank from the U.S. has in the past effectively destroyed the foreign institution being targeted, while punishing U.S. lenders could make them rein in their correspondent banking activity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
This stabilization increased PPARδ transcriptional activity and boosted the activity of genes involved in lipid metabolism.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026
This village was supposedly “pacified”—cleared of Viet Cong activity.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
Ships passing through the strait were asked to increase vigilance for possible disruption to navigation safety due to volcanic activities.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
The crew tried to keep up morale with activities such as spelling bees or lip-syncing competitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
High school is a balancing act between academics, school activities and other responsibilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Wakeful rest can include activities such as daydreaming, drawing, listening to music, or chatting with friends, which can promote learning.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
Among their favorite activities are eating, grooming themselves, climbing, running, spinning, taking a nap and being petted.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
Vocabulary lists containing activity
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ity, -ty
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