passively

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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

This process suggests that dreams actively reconstruct reality rather than passively reflect it.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

“Rather than being passively defensive, we can be more actively defensive,” said Gargash, the U.A.E. diplomatic adviser.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

The tall, thin master looked at me passively.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss