passive

Example Sentences

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Hawkins' card remained yellow as it was deemed a passive tackle but it was still an 11th sin-binning in Tandy's seven games in charge.

From BBC

"Red blood cells are usually thought of as passive oxygen carriers. Yet, we found that they can account for a substantial fraction of whole-body glucose consumption, especially under hypoxia."

From Science Daily

After a sluggish, passive start that led to a 22-0 half-time deficit against France, Crowley is charged with orchestrating a vintage Irish attacking display away from home.

From BBC

She knows the passive peace that comes with being loved without working for it, and with being beautiful without manufacturing it.

From Salon

The VCR transformed Americans from passive viewers into active curators of their entertainment, laying the groundwork for everything from mixtapes to Netflix.

From The Wall Street Journal