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inactive

[in-ak-tiv] / ɪnˈæk tɪv /


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Randolph is in the process of revamping the former BuzzFeed channels, which still have around 40 million followers on Facebook, YouTube and other social media sites, but have remained largely inactive for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

At the same time, it must remain flexible enough to allow certain genes to be accessed while others stay inactive.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

For the latter group, 30% were economically inactive and 14.5% were unemployed.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

After four seasons, he left for a three-year, $51-million contract with the Eagles, but injuries limited him in 2024 and he was inactive for the team’s Super Bowl win.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Most people don’t know that Jackson is built on top of an inactive volcano that’s only a few thousand feet below the city.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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