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passive

[pas-iv] / ˈpæs ɪv /


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Aune explained that these examples were often written in passive voice, which shifts responsibility back to human actors rather than the technology itself.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

He added: "On the upside, what we may find is landlords who treat their rentals as a passive income may decide enough is enough, and that's not necessarily a bad thing."

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

A passive house is airtight and highly insulated, designed to reduce the need for air conditioning and heating to the highest extent possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Jane Street disclosed a 5.4% stake in CoreWeave last August, accumulating a passive stake of nearly 20 million shares.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

I picked up the first box and turned to see Green still studying me, and I quickly rearranged my face into one of passive obedience.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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