inaction

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While the world is experiencing a surge of wars in the post-Second World War era, the current selection process is playing out against a backdrop of political and financial crisis, and accusations of inaction.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Because of this bias, investors typically don’t turn to AI when they think inaction is the right course of action.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The interior minister addressed concerns regarding accusations of police inaction against gangs.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The department also has been encouraging retailers to report thefts by showing them data that doing so translates to arrests, not inaction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Dove and Dusty were paralyzed into complete inaction.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes