sideline

Example Sentences

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But she said the U.S. can’t let the problem in the strait sideline the nuclear issues that are central to the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Battling a chronic knee injury in the latter stages of the season, Curry watched from the sideline.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“Attacks on energy and shipping assets continue, and traders fear that even if the war ends, damage to infrastructure could sideline barrels for months, not days.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In an interview with reporters on Wednesday, the St. Louis Fed president, Alberto Musalem, said he supported the policy of sticking to the sideline for now.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Because no one would dare sideline the all-American star football and baseball player.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau