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Certain active business income can still escape both taxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Signs that a bat may be rabid include the creature being active during the day, or if it is found on the ground or unable to fly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
To overcome that limitation, the researchers combined observations from hundreds of galaxies with active jets.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
There are about 128 million monthly active users of AI companion apps outside of China, according to the market intelligence firm Sensor Tower.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 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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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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