passive
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These results show that astrocytes are not passive helpers.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
Overall, passive indexed mutual funds and ETFs received $232.9 billion in new money, and active funds only $97.6 billion.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The company has said the updated rules are meant to ensure the Nasdaq-100 “remains timely and representative” of the market, and to allow passive managers to easily replicate the index.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
Water technology made us passive water savers with devices like low-flush toilets, without too much sacrifice or even awareness on our part.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
His opening arrays were different every time, yet all the same—conservative, defensive, passive.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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