passive
Example Sentences
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I also have rental and passive income, and my earned income does not exceed $22,000 per year.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
In his months on the panel last fall, he has shown an independent streak compared with some of his predecessors, who brought a more passive style to the post.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Skeptics say early inclusion could increase risk in the $18 trillion market for passive funds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Not that they were reckless, instead arguably too passive.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
It’s true that a passive verb makes for a wimpier, more roundabout way of saying something.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
Vocabulary lists containing passive
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 5
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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