out of commission

Example Sentences

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FedEx, too, will mostly be out of commission, though its Custom Critical services will be up and running.

From Barron's

Bombardment knocked the facility out of commission early in the conflict, Jabr said, leaving families to care for relatives with severe mental health issues even as they move frantically from one locale to another trying to find safety.

From Los Angeles Times

When a cyberattack knocked the British Library out of commission in October of last year, a nation’s researchers, scholars, students, and bookworms were left high and dry.

From Slate

Satisfied that her husband is indeed out of commission, Eileen unleashes all of her pent-up frustration and anger out to his still and listening body.

From Salon

The Pentagon says his deputy, Kathleen Hicks, was in charge while he was out of commission.

From Los Angeles Times