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Meanings of active in English
Spanish
active 
Antonyms
Examples for "passive"
Examples for "passive"
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Experts agree that passive safety is a good idea but urge caution.
2
The Congress government, however, is no passive hostage in this political drama.
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The passive voice has been used repeatedly: a lot has been said.
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The key problem might be the totally passive nature of its protagonist.
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I wait, and leave myself open, passive, to whatever this experience means.
Usage of active in English
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Mr Robinson said children needed active support to deal with their problems.
2
The originator will, however, remain active in the public securitisation market too.
3
A second trade source also active in Yemen confirmed the growing difficulties.
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GE Germany is also active in medical technology, research and financial services.
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Second, the bureau kept Bazin's undercover phone number active, just in case.
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Japanese financial institutions have been increasingly active in China in recent years.
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The record number has pushed the state's active case tally past 2000.
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One case remains active and no one is currently receiving hospital treatment.
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Society will reap the rewards in terms of active and involved citizens.
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Abstract: Cold water immersion and active recovery are common post-exercise recovery treatments.
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Conclusions:: Inconsistent and incorrect condom use is common among sexually active women.
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Other debates about them, especially concerning their spectacular diversity, remain active, however.
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The oil exploration sector proved the most active on the Dublin market.
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But hedge funds and other short-term investors remained active, market participants said.
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The trafficking ring had been active since at least 2013, police said.
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Queensland has just two active cases, the lowest number since July 21.
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Active across language varieties
Australia
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South Africa
Common
New Zealand
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