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The protesters criticized the administration's inaction on environmental issues.
We must consider the consequences of continued inaction.
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Supporters say the measure is intended to encourage cities to more proactively maintain public health and safety and refund residents who've suffered from government inaction.
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Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2024
Between the lines: A nonprofit group has spent about $5 million on an ad campaign blasting Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish lawmaker, for his inaction.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
With a runtime of almost 23 minutes, the short film takes aim at local government for its inaction in addressing blackouts, gentrification and other issues affecting Puerto Ricans.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2024
Hundreds of companies, aware of the financial and reputational risks of inaction, have also publicly supported these goals.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2024
Between the lines: A nonprofit group has spent about $5 million on an ad campaign blasting Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish lawmaker, for his inaction.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
With a runtime of almost 23 minutes, the short film takes aim at local government for its inaction in addressing blackouts, gentrification and other issues affecting Puerto Ricans.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2024
Hundreds of companies, aware of the financial and reputational risks of inaction, have also publicly supported these goals.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Inaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaction. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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inaction
noun
in·ac·tion
(ˈ)in-ˈak-shən 
: lack of action or activity : idleness
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