be inert
Example Sentences
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"Various Second World War-era unexploded ordnance items were discovered as a result of the wildfires, which the EOD operator declared to be inert practice projectiles. They were retrieved for subsequent disposal," he explained.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
Elements of the larger, intact missile, such as the warhead, were missing and the authorities deemed the piece to be inert and safe, the police said in a news release on Friday.
From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024
They theorized that sodium's core electrons, thought to be inert, would interact with each other and the outer valence electrons when under extreme pressure.
From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2023
The grenade was found to be inert and, according to its owner, was bought at an air show.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2023
They must be inert so that the tone may be homogeneous.
From Delsarte System of Oratory by Various
