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sedentary

[sed-n-ter-ee] / ˈsɛd nˌtɛr i /


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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

Jose Diego had been unenthusiastic about wife Renee Dominguez’s suggestion that they take up cycling to break him out of his sedentary ways.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

They also point out that step counts and sedentary time were measured at a single point, which may introduce some bias.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

"Once a person starts earning money, he becomes more sedentary here," says bariatric surgeon Sanjay Borude.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Mostly, pottery is owned by sedentary societies: what nomad wants to carry a collection of heavy pots, as well as weapons and the baby, every time he or she shifts camp?

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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