active

Example Sentences

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Together, these discoveries paint a picture of Mars as an active and evolving world.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The plan has been met with scepticism by a number of politicians in California, with questions raised about the final cost of the project and the challenges of running Alcatraz as an active prison.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

We give more value to products and experiences that require us to work and to give active participation.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The active ingredients in the drugs would be manufactured at an FDA-registered facility subject to inspection, and compounders are overseen by state boards of pharmacies to ensure sterile conditions.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

He told me, “I take active precautions not to think about him.”

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French