passively

Example Sentences

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Technical issues with his second serve, and a tendency to play passively against the very best, also let him down.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“That suggests Micron is trying to strengthen its position in the AI memory ecosystem, not just benefit passively from a shortage,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

However, they weren’t just passively consuming this music, they also left their marks on it, quite literally.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Buyers are willing to secure memory supply at higher prices while memory suppliers are rather passively taking higher prices proposed by customers, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Ignatius watched passively while Mr. Gonzalez squatted on his other side.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole