as in laziness
an inclination not to do work or engage in activities
the inertia that grips so many of the club's members is the reason why nothing ever gets done
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In a land vehicle, inertia could constitute a very real issue with pull to slow down and push to speed up.
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New Atlas, 13 July 2024
As creatures of habit, humans get entrenched in ways that gain inertia over time.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 9 July 2024
In general, solar and wind can fulfil load following but cannot provide baseload or inertia.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 16 June 2024
The inertia of people like Biden and the Clintons could smother drama from carrying on for more than a few days.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 21 July 2024
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New Atlas, 13 July 2024
As creatures of habit, humans get entrenched in ways that gain inertia over time.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 9 July 2024
In general, solar and wind can fulfil load following but cannot provide baseload or inertia.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 16 June 2024
The inertia of people like Biden and the Clintons could smother drama from carrying on for more than a few days.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 21 July 2024
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“Inertia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inertia. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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