activated

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A cardiothoracic surgeon, Briggs realized the newly activated law didn’t provide adequate protections for patients having medical complications.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

In 2020, SpaceX activated its StarLink broadband operations, shaking-up the satellite internet business with fast and relatively affordable access.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The Dodgers activated reliever Jack Dreyer from the injured list and, in a corresponding move, optioned Paul Gervase to triple-A Oklahoma City.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

This hormone activated enteric neurons connected to the gut, which then quickly transmitted signals to the brain through a direct gut-brain neural pathway.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Tally was glad she hadn’t activated the pendant yet She could hardly sit here enjoying the Smokies’ admiration if she’d just betrayed them all.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld