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The protesters criticized the administration's inaction on environmental issues.
We must consider the consequences of continued inaction.
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But now, the timid Democrats through their inaction have convinced the American people that they cannot be trusted to lead or speak the truth.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, every action, inaction and reaction remains uncannily familiar, making Chowdhury’s restrained approach feel like the right one.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Still, the database helps to fill a gap left by a lack of national reporting requirements and federal government inaction.
—Aneri Pattani, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Treasury officials warn of dire consequences if the funding is in effect rescinded through inaction.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, every action, inaction and reaction remains uncannily familiar, making Chowdhury’s restrained approach feel like the right one.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Still, the database helps to fill a gap left by a lack of national reporting requirements and federal government inaction.
—Aneri Pattani, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Treasury officials warn of dire consequences if the funding is in effect rescinded through inaction.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Inaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaction. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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inaction
noun
in·ac·tion
(ˈ)in-ˈak-shən 
: lack of action or activity : idleness
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