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inactive

[in-ak-tiv] / ɪnˈæk tɪv /


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Induction happens when the magnetic field of a nearby live wire causes power to jump to inactive equipment.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

St Mary Magdalene sits within an estate with high levels of unemployment and "economically inactive" people who are neither in work nor looking for it.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

He and a team of admins take the role seriously, evicting inactive members—and those who break the rules.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

The researchers observed that T cells, macrophages, and other immune cells near the tumors shifted from inactive or immune suppressing states into active cancer fighting cells.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

Executive Committee believed that the Indian Congress had become inactive of late.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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