deactivate
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Russian officials highlight “human control,” with a focus on the ability to alter the system, deactivate it or provide limitations, such as on the types of targets that it can engage.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026
If you lose it, you should report that loss immediately so the government can deactivate the card and issue a replacement.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
The report said these two engines were manually switched off, causing the remaining engine to reach its "overspeed trip threshold" and also deactivate.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
In December, Australia became the first country to block access for under-16-year-olds, forcing social-media companies including Meta, TikTok owner ByteDance and YouTube to deactivate millions of teen social-media accounts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
To deactivate the bow’s special properties, I need only tell it “Good night.”
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
Meta deactivates accounts that it suspects are underage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
A chemical reaction can convert two polluting greenhouse gases into valuable building blocks for cleaner fuels and feedstocks, but the high temperature required for the reaction also deactivates the catalyst.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 2024
Julian Crowley, a DoorDash spokesperson, denied that DoorDash deactivates the accounts of workers who take time off after being injured, calling this claim "incredibly loaded and frankly totally wrong."
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2024
It deactivates accounts that could pose a risk to its hosts.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
The activation of a shielding model also deactivates the protection structure of a person or at least some section of it.
From The Brain, A Decoded Enigma by Dorin Teodor Moisa
Betsy Klein, a CNN senior White House reporter, said on CNN she attempted to enter the White House Saturday and was told her badge had been deactivated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Klein similarly reported that her credential had been deactivated, while Politico said Haslett’s badge was confiscated.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
When the gene was deactivated in older worker bees, the insects began caring for the queen again.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Every deactivated driver is given a reason for termination and offered a review process for more information.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
Her body had been deactivated as completely as her metal dogs had.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
She made her Instagram comeback after seemingly deactivating her personal account earlier this month, when allegations against her husband became public.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2026
Tech companies said they would comply with the ban, and some began deactivating accounts before the law came into effect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has already started deactivating accounts based on information such as the age given when they were created.
From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025
Pretty Little Thing faced a backlash when it started deactivating accounts it said had high rates of return last year.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2025
“In fact, I’m surprised they’ve kept it going so long. The Capitol will adjust by deactivating specific pods and then manually triggering them when their targets come in range.”
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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