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sedentary

[sed-n-ter-ee] / ˈsɛd nˌtɛr i /


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Current UK guidelines are based primarily on preventing protein deficiency in sedentary adults.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

A largely sedentary and inflexible creature, dependent on eucalyptus leaves for much of their water, koalas quickly develop dehydration when hotter conditions persist.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

In an era marked by burnout, sedentary lifestyles and rising mental-health struggles, progression offers a practical compass.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Others point to a people who were not sedentary but moved around when circumstances required.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Thus, the shift from hunting-gathering to food production did not always coincide with a shift from nomadism to sedentary living.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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