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passively

[pas-iv-lee] / ˈpæs ɪv li /
ADVERB
indifferently
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Starbucks is also one of the 10 largest positions in the passively managed fund, which tracks the Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment Intellidex Index.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Technical issues with his second serve, and a tendency to play passively against the very best, also let him down.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“The people who participate in this experience are not just passively writing a check to a candidate. Those people have become activated to become more engaged in the campaign,” Akhavan said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

“That suggests Micron is trying to strengthen its position in the AI memory ecosystem, not just benefit passively from a shortage,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

They react passively and stay in the background.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell



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