Example Sentences

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A cardiothoracic surgeon, Briggs realized the newly activated law didn’t provide adequate protections for patients having medical complications.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

“The top of the storage tank began to bulge, and fumes released for approximately 5 minutes until employees activated the manual fire suppression system.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

For decades, scientists believed that MHC class I molecules primarily communicated with CD8+ T cells, often called "killer" T cells, while MHC class II molecules activated CD4+ T cells, commonly known as "helper" T cells.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

In 2020, SpaceX activated its StarLink broadband operations, shaking-up the satellite internet business with fast and relatively affordable access.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

He spoke the ancient words that activated the Gift inside her, and she flew off to freedom.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas