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Also read: Government is now an active investor — and it’s why your portfolio needs ‘home-court advantage’
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
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
Current CDC guidance recommends active monitoring of individuals with high-risk Ebola exposures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
It is active in several organs, including the heart and the brain, where it supports healthy nerve cell function.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
The horn sounded again as I stepped on the active track.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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