inaction

Example Sentences

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While the world is experiencing a surge of wars in the post-Second World War era, the current selection process is playing out against a backdrop of political and financial crisis, and accusations of inaction.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

That’s because the best course of action in many situations is to do nothing, and investors’ use of AI biases them toward action over inaction.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The interior minister addressed concerns regarding accusations of police inaction against gangs.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The issue of Hardware 3, as the outdated hardware is known, has taken on a life of its own online, with owners taking to Reddit and Facebook to complain about Tesla’s inaction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

That is, as much as a war of passiveness and inaction could be said to rage.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly