activate
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Back then, the once-abandoned 62-acre cemetery was under new ownership and seeking ways to activate the space.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
This receptor was designed to activate G proteins directly inside mitochondria, which in turn stimulated mitochondrial activity.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
Members of the the 77th Street Division’s specialized gang detail came under internal investigation in recent months for failing to activate their body-worn cameras and pulling people over without documenting the interactions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
It's important to activate the shape-shifting of the energy-storing molecules in a smooth, repeatable way.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
At bedtime they turn the lamps to near darkness and activate safety lights in each space.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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