lack of action
idiom
: failure to act
The protesters criticized the administration's lack of action on many issues.
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Several top law enforcement officers lost their jobs, and former police Chief Pete Arredondo was indicted last year in response to law enforcement’s lack of action, which received sharp criticism.
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Jose Altuve’s 17 chances in left field Intrigue has surrounded almost all of Altuve’s starts in left field, but the relative lack of action he’s received accentuated why the Astros moved him there in the first place.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Some investors and analysts expressed impatience with the lack of action and continued to wait for an explanation, while others have faith that Buffett’s conservative stance will pave the way for big opportunities in the next downturn.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Members shared an additional statement condemning the assault and detention of Ballal, as well as the Academy's lack of action.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Jose Altuve’s 17 chances in left field Intrigue has surrounded almost all of Altuve’s starts in left field, but the relative lack of action he’s received accentuated why the Astros moved him there in the first place.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Some investors and analysts expressed impatience with the lack of action and continued to wait for an explanation, while others have faith that Buffett’s conservative stance will pave the way for big opportunities in the next downturn.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Members shared an additional statement condemning the assault and detention of Ballal, as well as the Academy's lack of action.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lack of action
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“Lack of action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lack%20of%20action. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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