inactivity
- a word derived from inactive.
Example Sentences
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The discovery could support the development of new approaches for maintaining muscle repair during aging, extended bed rest, and other conditions that involve long periods of inactivity.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is greater than that of obesity and physical inactivity, Murthy said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
The initial restart was ahead of schedule, but months of inactivity allowed water to accumulate in parts of the mine, wetting the ore and necessitating new loading equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
The government spends 25 times as much on benefits for young people than it does on supporting them into work, the author of a major review into youth inactivity has said.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
The accumulated inactivity of the summer weeks since finals also hurried her along; since coming home, her life had stood still and a fine day like this made her impatient, almost desperate.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
