out of sorts

Example Sentences

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But Shiffrin has been out of sorts and now heads into the slalom at real risk of leaving northern Italy with a repeat of her Beijing Olympics disaster four years ago.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen was out of sorts and beaten 5-4 by Germany's Niko Springer, with the Dutchman missing 15 darts at double.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

The Buffalo Bills sit at 6-3 after looking out of sorts in a blowout loss to the lowly Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

He looked particularly out of sorts in Game 1, when he struck out four times in what was his first career playoff game both hitting and pitching.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

When we all assemble to go down to the dinner, I can see Effie is out of sorts.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins