( Used of verbs (e.g. `be' or `own') and most participial adjectives) expressing existence or a state rather than an action.
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Examples for "active"
Examples for "active"
1Mr Robinson said children needed active support to deal with their problems.
2The originator will, however, remain active in the public securitisation market too.
3A second trade source also active in Yemen confirmed the growing difficulties.
4GE Germany is also active in medical technology, research and financial services.
5Second, the bureau kept Bazin's undercover phone number active, just in case.