inactivity

Example Sentences

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A player in concussion protocol must have at least 48 hours of inactivity and undergo neurological testing while meeting certain criteria without symptoms before being cleared to play.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

For myself, the inactivity I was forced into after fracturing my arm became a time for reflection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The oil market’s initial inactivity on Monday and early Tuesday suggested traders maybe don’t believe Trump will hold to his deadline.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The long periods of inactivity may have affected Banks’ confidence, which apparently was not very strong to begin with.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

It was an introverted life, self-sufficient, stagnant, steeped in that singular “ignorance” prized by the Handdarata and obedient to their rule of inactivity or noninterference.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin