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active list

British  

noun

  1. military a list of officers available for full duty

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

Russell Wilson is next on the active list with 277 TD passes.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2021

Jon is waiting to be placed on the active list for a transplant.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2021

All officers on the active list of the navy and Marine Corps on duty in Washington will assemble in full dress uniform at 7:30 P.M.

From A Supplement to A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)

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