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Summit’s drug, a so-called bispecific antibody, aims to evolve that strategy by activating the immune system while simultaneously starving the tumor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

In 2022, Musk said he was activating Starlink in Iran following severe internet disruptions during protests sparked by the death in custody of an Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

"Our study suggests using them intermittently, then activating suction at intervals, might be better. That's because mosquitoes don't tend to stick around their target when both clues aren't used at the same time."

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

It said it was activating micro-grids to provide power to critical facilities, including hospitals and water treatment plants.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

The first Stormbreakers would have already begun leaving the plant, and in less than twenty-four hours the prime minister would be activating them.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz




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