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[ak-tiv] / ˈæk tɪv /




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C-PACE financing has grown significantly in recent years with active programs in some 39 states plus the District of Columbia.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

The drop in active listings in Chicago was in contrast to a national gain in housing inventory of about 1.9%.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

The researchers briefly exposed natural killer cells to short-lived human epithelial tumor cells that provided a temporary burst of active TGF-b.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

Kuwait hosts one of the region's largest concentrations of American troops, with US forces active in airfields, bases and training grounds.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

In his hand was proof that the Soviet Union had active spies here in the United States.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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