inactive
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But when the imaging center called back, my coverage was still showing as inactive.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026
Some are officially unemployed, but most are now what is termed "economically inactive" - which means they are not seeking work or able to start a job.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Your Outlook or Slack status may switch to “away,” making you appear as inactive as if you were taking an extended coffee break.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Howard says that while the band was inactive, “We decided we weren’t gonna move forward with Steve. So with us coming back together, that wasn’t really part of the equation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The Germans withdrew to their home ports, where they remained, largely inactive, until the war ended.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
Vocabulary lists containing inactive
Physical Education - Introductory
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Physical Education - Middle School and High School
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