The Bush Administration, trying to take the initiative after weeks of apparent inaction in the face of Serbian aggression in Bosnia, today announced new sanctions against Belgrade.

His apparent inaction stemmed from the very real threat of violence that could once again divide the nation, and ultimately his quiet diplomacy was key to the final peaceful outcome.

He also criticized the Mexican Army for its apparent inaction and inability to protect the country's borders, a theme that was quickly picked up by the press and the political opposition.

This was amplified by apparent inaction during Ziva's captivity and torture; though she was assumed dead, it became a common opinon that Eli had left her to die in the desert.

Wrapped Herself in Chains Frustrated over the authorities' apparent inaction, Mrs. Casella wrapped herself in chains and went from town to town asking for information about her son.

Mr. Baker's actions also were the latest steps by Washington to try to take the initiative after a period of apparent inaction as the Yugoslav and Bosnian crises became worse.

The Federal Reserve ended a two-day strategy session on monetary policy today without announcing an increase in short-term interest rates or explaining its apparent inaction.

Pressed for explanations for apparent American inaction, Mr. Kissinger blamed Congress, the anti-war movement and the press for tying the Administration's hands in talks with the North Vietnamese.

The contradiction between Mr. Clinton's tough rhetoric and his apparent inaction, Mr. Gingrich said, suggest "a level of disinformation that would be startling."

After millions of years of apparent inaction, the Builder artifacts are changing quickly.