inactive
Example Sentences
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The game was the debut of Goff, who played two series in the second quarter, was inexplicably inactive for the season opener and did not play in the first nine games.
From Los Angeles Times
This allows the virus to stay inactive for long periods and, in rare cases, be passed down from parent to child as part of the human genome.
From Science Daily
The research shows that small chemical markers attached to DNA actively silence genes, rather than simply appearing as harmless byproducts in inactive regions of the genome.
From Science Daily
A placebo-controlled design allows scientists to compare real treatment effects against inactive substitutes.
From Science Daily
Star receiver Davante Adams was inactive because of a hamstring injury but is expected to be ready for the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times
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