activating

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Soon after the airman landed, he was able to get to an elevated ridge and make contact by activating an emergency beacon to send his proof of life, according to senior officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It said it was activating micro-grids to provide power to critical facilities, including hospitals and water treatment plants.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Antagonists arrive in the form of a private equity firm looking to acquire the company, activating an endgame.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Their research shows that a specific part of the antibody, known as the 'Fc fragment', is crucial for activating microglia -- the immune cells of the brain -, which then begin clearing these toxic deposits.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

He flipped a switch under the table activating microphones hidden in the wall.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin