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inaction

[in-ak-shuhn] / ɪnˈæk ʃən /


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While the world is experiencing a surge of wars in the post-Second World War era, the current selection process is playing out against a backdrop of political and financial crisis, and accusations of inaction.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

In other words, AI exacerbates the already-existing psychology tendency toward action over inaction.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

In the years since, of course, California has paid a huge price for our inaction on climate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The interior minister addressed concerns regarding accusations of police inaction against gangs.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The forced inaction of their position seemed to gall him more than the others.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie




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