passive resistance

Example Sentences

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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

Then he goes into a passive resistance mode.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

Bringing this up elicits a lot of anger or passive resistance.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2022

But while everyone has a different reaction, positively or negatively, to the sound of quiet quitting, it is important to remember what the idea of such passive resistance is all about.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2022

Nonviolent passive resistance is effective as long as your opposition adheres to the same rules as you do.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela