passively

Example Sentences

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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

“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

However, they weren’t just passively consuming this music, they also left their marks on it, quite literally.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

This process suggests that dreams actively reconstruct reality rather than passively reflect it.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

The Governor was listening to everything so passively.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat