The old factory remained inactive for years, a silent relic of the town’s industrial past.

Due to a lack of funding, the project was put on hold and became inactive indefinitely.

He remained inactive in the face of adversity, unwilling to take action.

The dormant volcano had been inactive for centuries, but scientists warned it could still erupt.

After finishing her household work, she remained idle, scrolling through social media.

During the power outage, the city was plunged into idle darkness.

The idle chatter in the classroom disrupted the lesson.

The idle engine sputtered to life after weeks of disuse.

The economy showed signs of improvement after months of sluggish growth.

Her sluggish response to the emergency situation raised concerns among the team.

After staying up all night studying for the exam, I felt sluggish the next day and could barely keep my eyes open during class.

The traffic moved at a sluggish pace during rush hour.

The bread left on the counter for too long became stale and unappetizing.

His jokes were stale, recycled from old sitcoms and internet memes.

The air in the abandoned room was stale, filled with the musty scent of neglect.

The chips left open overnight tasted stale, lacking their usual crispness.