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active list

British  

noun

  1. military a list of officers available for full duty

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Just behind Francona on the active list is Showalter, who led the Mets to 101 wins in his first season with the team.

From Washington Post • Nov. 15, 2022

He’ll be on the injured list more days than on the active list this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2022

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

One of them," he answered stiffly, "is on the active list.

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