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passive

[pas-iv] / ˈpæs ɪv /


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"Strategically, this will harden Abu Dhabi's view that passive defence is not enough," Krieg said.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The Vanguard Group manages the largest index funds in the world—nearly $12 trillion in passive index assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

On a never-ending feed we watch the cute and profane, sleepwalking toward an emotional state beyond shock as entertainment: the banality of passive consumption.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

The first layer is the familiar Cr2O3 based passive film.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The isolation condenser is what’s known as a passive system—it doesn’t require outside power.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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