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inactive

[in-ak-tiv] / ɪnˈæk tɪv /


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The inquiry will move to an "inactive phase" in a year's time.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

An ancestor first lost its paired eyes after becoming largely inactive, retained a simple central eye, and later used parts of that structure to build a new and more advanced visual system.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

“We felt that, if he’s inactive, it gives it a good chance to get all the inflammation out, the soreness out, the pain, increase flexibility, all of it,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times 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

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




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