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actively

[ak-tiv-lee] / ˈæk tɪv li /








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With specialized imaging tools, the team found that cells actively generate directional fluid flows, which they compare to atmospheric rivers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

“After eating nothing or very little through the winter months, rattlesnakes are actively foraging in the spring and also looking for mates.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

A young person who chooses a career in cybersecurity, whether in the military or in the private sector, is providing a timely service to his country by bridging the digital gap that attackers actively exploit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

So how can you help a child who doesn’t want to actively manage their finances?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

It seemed to be almost actively resisting him.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer