Lack Of Action But In Time It Returns Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • a disposition to remain inactive or inert • (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force
	25%	8		Engaged in action, a fool returns in dressing
	noun • (law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation
	22%	10		Returns to action
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The Guardian Cryptic18 Jun 2007	Across 15
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