activation
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One response involves the excessive activation of CD8+ T cells, immune cells that normally help the body destroy infected or abnormal cells.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
"Smart glasses should make their recording obvious -- for instance with bright LED lights, audio signals or voice activation cues, privacy-friendly smartphone notifications, or unique designs," Talus said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has warned airlines that “recurrent missile and drone attacks, together with the activation of air-defense systems, create an increased risk of misidentification of civil aircraft.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
But in five September appearances since his activation from the injured list, he gave up no runs and one hit in five innings, striking out nine of the 17 batters he faced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Turning, I rushed for Corban and Blake, hitting the activation button on their cuffs just as Regan hit the activation button on Tess’s and Eliana’s.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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Just Do It: Act
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act (do)
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