passively

Example Sentences

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“The people who participate in this experience are not just passively writing a check to a candidate. Those people have become activated to become more engaged in the campaign,” Akhavan said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 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

It was that moment where I’m like, holy smokes, in three months that number has shot up and we can’t be passively thinking that this is all going to align.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

We did it purposefully or passively, via index funds.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The unicorn appeared to offer no opposition, waiting, passively, so Tristran attempted to clamber up onto it.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman