inaction
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Many Venezuelans are skeptical, given the government’s early inaction — and the $50-billion estimated price tag for repairs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Smugglers played a role, but the inaction of Moroccan forces was an even bigger factor, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
While the Federal Reserve on Wednesday held off on raising interest rates, economists say the central bank’s inaction is ramping up expectations for a rate hike at its next meeting in September.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
In a joint letter addressed to the Canadian prime minister, the Michigan lawmakers claimed "continued inaction" from Canada was "unacceptable".
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The forced inaction of their position seemed to gall him more than the others.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
For them, the actions and inactions of the team this year have been indefensible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2025
"Citizens have a duty to hold the government accountable for their actions and inactions, and this can only happen if the government is open and not clothed in secrecy," the court said.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2024
From political unrest to social injustice, 2023 has been a year of eye-opening revelations, showing us the realities and consequences of our collective actions and inactions.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2023
The new push comes as federal lawmakers are weighing compensation for people claiming harm from other government actions — and inactions — during the Cold War.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 24, 2023
My soul is helpless, wan, With white inactions ill.
From Contemporary Belgian Poetry Selected and Translated by Jethro Bithell by Various
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