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Noun
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Riddled by insecurities and passivity, George is a modern guy whose self-sabotaging behavior has cost him his job, his boyfriend, and his happiness.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Ultimately, Sonnenfeld warned stakeholders against passivity.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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And acquiescence can be contagious.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2026
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Even if clemency led the White House to dial back the ongoing efforts to punish Colorado, acquiescence today only invites future harassment.—
Max Potter,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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San Diego inventory remains tight, so any increase in demand has an impact on prices, but not enough to materially change buyer behavior, seller willingness to list or overall market velocity.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a statement on Wednesday, Germany’s Minister of Culture said the decision to keep Tuttle on had been accompanied by her willingness to consider certain recommendations, which include the creation of an advisory council and a code of conduct, but there has been confusion around what this means.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Passiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passiveness. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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