Although violence between drug cartels had been occurring long before the war began, the government held a generally passive stance regarding cartel violence in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Heinrichs presented Finnish interest in Eastern Karelia, but Germany recommended a passive stance.

Impatient with what he saw as an overly passive stance, he urged that George Meany, the longtime head of the labor federation, be pushed into retirement.

The Saxons were still pro-Habsburg supporters and adopted a passive stance.

Although violence between drug cartels had been occurring for three decades, the Mexican government held a generally passive stance regarding cartel violence through the 1980s and early 2000s.

Instead of encouragement and engagement, the Administration has adopted an almost passive stance.

Razaleigh blamed himself for taking "a rather passive stance" and not having a campaign strategy.

Luckily for the Empire, Theophobos maintained a passive stance and made no move to confront Theophilos or join Mu'tasim.

This is too passive a stance.

Members of the opposition party had a passive stance towards the government's proposals, particularly from Semangat 46.