activate
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“It is a reminder that if the negotiations don’t work out in its favor, the U.S. can activate the other track, intensify influence campaigns, or even return to threats,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Justice Samuel Alito emphasized that users took affirmative steps to activate it.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
The Dodgers place starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow on the injured list, but the team is planning to activate Blake Snell and Mookie Betts in the days ahead.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
It's important to activate the shape-shifting of the energy-storing molecules in a smooth, repeatable way.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
“I knew there was something weird about her. But why did you activate Raven if you weren’t planning to start the game right away?”
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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