sedentary
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A largely sedentary and inflexible creature, dependent on eucalyptus leaves for much of their water, koalas quickly develop dehydration when hotter conditions persist.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
The CCC does not suggest a maximum temperature but points to the example of Spain, where the maximum legal working temperature indoors is 27C for sedentary work and 25C for light physical work.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
More recent PREDIMED-Plus work has also explored how sedentary time may affect cardiovascular health.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
In an era marked by burnout, sedentary lifestyles and rising mental-health struggles, progression offers a practical compass.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Studies of sedentary flesh, painted by men who’d never been there.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
Vocabulary lists containing sedentary
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