sedentary

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"It's all about balance. We know that too much sedentary screen time can have a negative effect on children's development," speech and language therapist Janet Cooper previously told the BBC's Tiny Happy People website.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

While an EV is environmentally friendly, she argues it’s sedentary.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

It’s a sedentary job, and it comes with no guarantees.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

“Well, I’m sort of sedentary myself, I guess,” said the pig.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White