Examples of inaction in a Sentence
The protesters criticized the administration's inaction on environmental issues.
We must consider the consequences of continued inaction.
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Cena's subsequent denial and inaction as Kane pushed Ryder off the Raw stage further tarnished his heroic image.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Every action, inaction, meeting, email and conversation either intentionally builds trust or unintentionally erodes it.
—Alex Draper, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The case comes as dozens of universities are under investigation by the Department of Education for alleged inaction on antisemitism.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
Before leaving the committee room on Tuesday, Martin told state senators that Florida should not be afraid to lead on the issue amid federal inaction.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Every action, inaction, meeting, email and conversation either intentionally builds trust or unintentionally erodes it.
—Alex Draper, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The case comes as dozens of universities are under investigation by the Department of Education for alleged inaction on antisemitism.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
Before leaving the committee room on Tuesday, Martin told state senators that Florida should not be afraid to lead on the issue amid federal inaction.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inaction
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“Inaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaction. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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inaction
noun
in·ac·tion
(ˈ)in-ˈak-shən 
: lack of action or activity : idleness
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