activated

Example Sentences

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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

“The top of the storage tank began to bulge, and fumes released for approximately 5 minutes until employees activated the manual fire suppression system.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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

But I had known deep down something wasn't right with me since the age of 10, when my periods and hormone cycle activated.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The visual cortex in your brain is activated when your auditory cortex is stimulated.”

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass