passive

Example Sentences

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In January, Nasdaq said Walmart would become part of the Nasdaq 100 External link index, a move that analysts predicted would attract more passive inflows from index-tracking funds.

From Barron's

The index companies wouldn’t be doing passive investors a favor, but they could be doing Musk and other insiders one.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ireland coach Andy Farrell was scathing about his team and their passive start to the game.

From Barron's

It’s a passive position compared to the driver, but still a cooler upgrade from where Colin starts the movie riding in: the rear of a sedan.

From Los Angeles Times

It is debated whether it should be considered a passive asset holder or an operating company.

From Barron's