dormant
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It is an ideal fuel for buried embers, which can lie dormant until favourable conditions, such as wind and dry weather, allow them to reignite in broad daylight.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
But growing evidence suggests that when these dormant viruses become active again, they may play a role in autoimmune diseases and other long-lasting health conditions.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Part of the plan includes resurrecting dormant neighborhoods by refurbishing homes and building new ones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
In April 2021 it was announced that the venue would not be reopening and it has sat dormant ever since, becoming the focus of intense public interest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
“But no. St. Helens is not extinct. It’s just been dormant, which means it’s been quiet.”
From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis
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