nonproductive

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The physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, wrote in a letter released on Friday that Mr. Biden was still experiencing a runny nose and fatigue, and that he had an “occasional nonproductive, now ‘loose’ cough.”

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2022

A viral infection may be productive, resulting in new virions, or nonproductive, which means that the virus remains inside the cell without producing new virions.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Meanwhile, the Mariners offense was sluggish and nonproductive against Royals starter Kris Bubic.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2021

There are so many different systems that it can be overwhelming for the average nonproductive person who simply wants to be told which they should use.

From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2021

Much of our public land has been nonproductive solely because of the lack of moisture.

From Community Civics and Rural Life by Dunn, Arthur William