do-nothing

Example Sentences

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The plan’s do-nothing nature was never so clearly articulated as when Modica approached the mic at a packed town meeting Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

As much as Forrest is a know-nothing, except when it comes to knowing what love is, he’s also a do-nothing when it comes to acknowledging systemic wrongdoing.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2024

Whenever a company descends into dysfunction, often there’s a do-nothing board at the top.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2023

“I would say it was a do-nothing session. I think that’s a good name for the 80th Congress,” Truman replied.

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2021

After another almost sleepless night Marcy Gray rode again to the post-office, to find there the same talkative, indignant, do-nothing crowd he had long been accustomed to meet at mail time.

From Marcy The Refugee by Castlemon, Harry