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
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
The next blockbuster IPOs may force investors to confront an uncomfortable truth: Index investing is not nearly as passive as many assume.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Zverev's defeat in their French Open semi-final last year was another stark illustration of how he is often too passive in big matches.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Jimmy Papanikolas holds his egg out, passive, as Chapter Eleven rams his egg against it.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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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