remain passive

Frequency: 7.212.0 per million words

To continue to be in an inactive state.

passiveVERBS + passive

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remain

Examples (10)

  • Despite the provocation, he chose to remain passive and not retaliate.
  • The government cannot afford to remain passive while the economy collapses.
  • In some cultures, students are traditionally expected to remain passive during lectures.
  • The witness decided to remain passive throughout the long trial.
  • It is morally dangerous to remain passive when you see an injustice being committed.
  • The animal will usually remain passive unless it feels directly threatened.
  • She had remained passive for years before finally deciding to take action.
  • Many investors prefer to remain passive during periods of high market volatility.
  • During the debate, the moderator tried to remain passive and neutral.
  • Why did the security forces remain passive during the protest?