passive
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Passive funds tracking major benchmarks are expected to absorb up to 48% of SpaceX’s public float, impacting existing holdings.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Passive measures include multiple remote exits, protected stair enclosures, compartmentalization, smoke-tight doors and interior linings that resist ignition and limit heat release.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
Passive aggressive comments often come from someone else's stress and insecurity, says psychotherapist Sarah Turner.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025
Passive indexes that allot the greatest influence to the biggest companies do nothing to aid in capital allocation for the broader economy, he said.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025
Variations from the regular forms occur in the endings of the imperative: Active Middle and Passive Sing.
From A Greek Primer For Beginners in New Testament Greek by Stearns, Wallace
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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