nonproductive

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The physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, wrote in a letter released on Friday that Mr. Biden was still experiencing a runny nose and fatigue, and that he had an “occasional nonproductive, now ‘loose’ cough.”

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2022

A viral infection may be productive, resulting in new virions, or nonproductive, which means that the virus remains inside the cell without producing new virions.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Meanwhile, the Mariners offense was sluggish and nonproductive against Royals starter Kris Bubic.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2021

There are so many different systems that it can be overwhelming for the average nonproductive person who simply wants to be told which they should use.

From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2021

He teaches no morals or ethics, no idea of future rewards or punishments, and he is not an idle, nonproductive member of the group.

From The Bontoc Igorot by Jenks, Albert Ernest