inaction
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of inaction
Example Sentences
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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
In other words, AI exacerbates the already-existing psychology tendency toward action over inaction.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
In the years since, of course, California has paid a huge price for our inaction on climate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The interior minister addressed concerns regarding accusations of police inaction against gangs.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
“The inaction of the city and bus officials after the Colvin case would make it necessary for them ... to meet another committee, infinitely more determined,” he later wrote.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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