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Others, unsure how to investigate flagged voters’ status, said they simply sent notices asking for proof of citizenship, though some opted not to remove nonresponsive voters from the rolls.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

Faculty provide a final check by reporting nonresponsive or no-show students.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

It was not immediately clear why the plane was nonresponsive, why it crashed or how many people were on board.

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2023

Ford is known for being gruff and nonresponsive, an actor not given to introspection and with little patience for “put me on the couch” questions.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2022

I have found the most profoundly ill mentally ill person still to be very crafty and aware even though they may appear to be unconscious or nonresponsive.

From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Solomon, Steve