activate
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On Wednesday, at the same summit hosted by Japan, Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr called on Asean to activate its fuel-sharing pact.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
When cells experience stress, whether from environmental extremes or chemical exposure, they activate protective responses.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
When we look at relaxing paintings, we actually activate our pain analgesic response.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
By submitting to men, tradwife proponents argue, a woman will activate his chivalric urge to protect and provide.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 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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