passive
Example Sentences
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In his months on the panel last fall, he has shown an independent streak compared with some of his predecessors, who brought a more passive style to the post.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Skeptics say early inclusion could increase risk in the $18 trillion market for passive funds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Not that they were reckless, instead arguably too passive.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
When a company joins the index, its stock typically jumps as passive funds rush to buy it to match the benchmark.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
True, the passive phrase itself is heavier than the active, with four levels of branching rather than three, but it comes at the end, where there’s nothing else to keep track of.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
Vocabulary lists containing passive
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 5
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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