inaction

Example Sentences

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He recently resigned from Turkey's National Water Council over its "inaction".

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Because of this bias, investors typically don’t turn to AI when they think inaction is the right course of action.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

In the years since, of course, California has paid a huge price for our inaction on climate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He acknowledged problems in some instances, blaming "operational challenges", including corruption and information leaks, noting that the ministry was taking all allegations of police complicity or inaction seriously.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“The inaction of the city and bus officials after the Colvin case would make it necessary for them ... to meet another committee, infinitely more determined,” he later wrote.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose