passive resistance

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Let's hope we see more passive resistance coming from the rest of the federal employees.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2024

The United States was different, too, deprived of the eloquence and passive resistance against racism that King espoused and burdened with the war in Vietnam for five more years.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2023

He took his pacifism to the civil rights movement, where he helped solidify the Gandhi-like strategy of passive resistance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2022

The judge said Muhaymin engaged in passive resistance, meaning he resisted arrest without trying to assault officers.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2021

The Indian community was outraged and launched a concerted, two-year campaign of passive resistance to oppose the measures.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela