dormant
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But for the vast majority of the window, Arsenal's interest has been largely dormant because they were fully aware of his desire to join Barcelona.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
It is an ideal fuel for buried embers, which can lie dormant until favourable conditions, such as wind and dry weather, allow them to reignite in broad daylight.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Researchers used genomic sequencing to search for signs that dormant viruses had become active again.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Part of the plan includes resurrecting dormant neighborhoods by refurbishing homes and building new ones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
In a corner, hoses lay coiled like a family of dormant snakes.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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