Historical clue formulations

• Was on the sidelines — 2026-02-28
• Watched without intervening — 2024-12-03
• Waited — 2024-06-09
• Failed to get involved — 2016-07-12
• Didn't get involved — 2013-12-15
• Didn't get involved — 2012-08-12
• Did nothing while other things went on — 2011-05-12
• Just watched — 2008-03-17
• Didn't get involved — 2007-11-16
• Did nothing — 2005-04-21
• Watched and did nothing — 2002-09-22