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passivity

[pa-siv-i-tee] / pæˈsɪv ɪ ti /














NOUN
nonagression
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NOUN
nonviolence
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The shah had offered cultural freedom and economic opportunity, hoping for political passivity but getting mass demonstrations instead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

At first I couldn’t come up with even a basic story idea, but in a stroke of visionary passivity, I outsourced the job to Sora’s famous cousin, ChatGPT.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

Still, the Dodgers won’t feign passivity this time.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

But accepting that is a recipe for passivity.

From Slate • May 21, 2025

Richard Parker’s passivity, and for three long days, needed explaining.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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