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Noun
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Ultimately, Sonnenfeld warned stakeholders against passivity.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Real niceness isn’t people-pleasing or passivity.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
10 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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All Americans had opportunities to succeed or fail based on their abilities, willingness to work hard, and their vision.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tech interests and children’s rights advocates have heavily lobbied the Legislature on both sides of the issue as lawmakers have shown more willingness to crack down to protect children’s mental health.—
Lia Russell
February 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Passiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passiveness. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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