indisposed

Example Sentences

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The Pittsburgh Steelers went into Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders with an indisposed defense and left with the squad in worse shape, but it appears that there’s hope.

From Fox News • Sep. 21, 2021

Chief Justice John Roberts announced she was indisposed, but would take part in the decision of the two cases being argued.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2019

“She is indisposed due to illness, but she will participate in the consideration and decision of the cases on the basis of the briefs and the transcripts or recordings of the oral arguments.”

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2019

“He is very much indisposed, and on Sunday was unable to leave his bed,” the paper said.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2019

The queen was indisposed and would not be able to leave her chambers.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin