When a bird sought to steal from kin, however, a much more passive approach was taken.

So far, his family has taken a passive approach.

But don't try to sell that passive approach to these dynastic investors.

A passive approach wouldn't produce nearly enough death and suffering.

The White House took an even more passive approach this past week.

In other words, we need an active, not a passive approach to change.

It was clear that we can no longer take a passive approach.

Despite all of this, the Council appears to be sticking to a passive approach.

Or is it just commercial considerations that have led to this new passive approach?

With that example, I have taken a more accepting, passive approach to achieving my desires in life.