inactive

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The mice received daily injections of PTH for periods ranging from two weeks to two months, while control animals were given inactive solutions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Your Fidelity account, as a result, is treated as a separate, inactive plan.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

While the case is inactive, the person can remain in the U.S., work legally and pursue other avenues of relief.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

One trend that particularly alarms Milburn is the number of young people who are economically inactive.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

In recent years, the committee had been virtually inactive, but Paul envisioned a more dynamic future.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling