passively

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“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

Reserve Bank presidents have a history of speaking out rather than passively going along with decisions they find troubling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The ranking also includes “smart beta” ETFs, which are run passively but built on active investment strategies.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

His mantra for individual investors is to use passively managed funds.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

She watched passively as Grandmother was bundled into a carrying chair.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer