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passively

[pas-iv-lee] / ˈpæs ɪv li /
ADVERB
indifferently
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Rather than passively consuming a finished narrative, audiences actively participate in constructing and navigating the environment itself.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

Some are leveraged ETFs and others are passively run, tied to various indexes or other benchmarks.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

Technical issues with his second serve, and a tendency to play passively against the very best, also let him down.

From BBC Jun. 7, 2026

“That suggests Micron is trying to strengthen its position in the AI memory ecosystem, not just benefit passively from a shortage,” he said.

From MarketWatch May 20, 2026

The priest listened passively, with the bland expression of one who has heard it all before.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende



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