active list
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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When he received the news that he was off the active list, Connors recalled he told his wife, "God's gonna take this and use it for good."
From Fox News • Jan. 25, 2022
Along with Fenton and Williams, the Chiefs left quarterback Shane Buechele, defensive end Josh Kaindoh, wide receiver Josh Gordon and offensive tackle Prince Tega Wanogho off the active list for Sunday night.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2022
Jon is waiting to be placed on the active list for a transplant.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2021
Ovechkin has 61 more goals from ages 30 to 34 than Joe Pavelski, who is No. 2 on the active list.
From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2020
Take these breeches, for example, they've done dooty noble and true for three years and no sign o' weakness front or rear——" "Still, 'tis time they were retired from the active list, Zeb.
From Our Admirable Betty A Romance by Farnol, Jeffery
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