inactive

Example Sentences

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If one is missing, the reaction does not begin, and the drug remains inactive.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

In a separate post after the markets closed, Trump said the U.S. had destroyed 10 inactive mine-laying boats, “with more to follow.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

The protein needed to switch cleanly between active and inactive states for the cell to survive.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

While the case is inactive, the person can remain in the U.S., work legally and pursue other avenues of relief.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

He found a monkey whose eyes had a dull appearance, not shiny and bright but glazed and somewhat inactive.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston