inaction

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Glassman said the medical examiner’s update does not affect the civil case, which is about the district’s inaction in protecting a child in distress.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

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

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

Town councillor Daniel Thomas said the problem had been going on for several years and local people were angry at what they said was inaction by Flintshire Council.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Ann Atwater had warned that Durham’s inaction risked riots.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson