as in inertia
lack of action or activity
as a result of the park department's inaction, the city's pools are not ready to open for the summer
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Recent Examples of inaction
But now, the timid Democrats through their inaction have convinced the American people that they cannot be trusted to lead or speak the truth.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, every action, inaction and reaction remains uncannily familiar, making Chowdhury’s restrained approach feel like the right one.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Still, the database helps to fill a gap left by a lack of national reporting requirements and federal government inaction.
—Aneri Pattani, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Treasury officials warn of dire consequences if the funding is in effect rescinded through inaction.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, every action, inaction and reaction remains uncannily familiar, making Chowdhury’s restrained approach feel like the right one.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Still, the database helps to fill a gap left by a lack of national reporting requirements and federal government inaction.
—Aneri Pattani, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Treasury officials warn of dire consequences if the funding is in effect rescinded through inaction.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inaction
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“Inaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaction. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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