inactivity
Example Sentences
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Burnham, who took the reins of the government in June, has made tackling youth unemployment a priority amid skyrocketing youth inactivity and a rapid collapse in entry-level vacancies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
I do think one of the ways we’ve gotten to this point is the inactivity of Congress, and part of the story here is Congress’ deference to both the judiciary and the executive.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
Kirby's report is yet to be published, but it's part of the government's wider plans to tackle stubborn levels of economic inactivity that remain higher than before the pandemic.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Preseason inactivity is not necessarily a bad thing for a 17-year veteran who has thrown more than 9,000 passes in regular-season and playoff games and thousands more in practices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Two days ago Chup’s first mate, mother of the chicks, had flown out to stretch and exercise after days of inactivity.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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