sidelined
Example Sentences
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For now, there are still lots of sidelined families — but they are not locked out by any means.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Tulsi Gabbard resigned Friday as director of national intelligence, capping a tumultuous tenure in which she was largely sidelined from President Trump’s national-security operations, including in Venezuela and Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Mbappe is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained in late April against Real Betis, making him a doubt for Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Reaves’ return hasn’t fully jump-started the offense as the guard regains his rhythm after a left oblique strain that sidelined him for four weeks.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
They forced the workers to back down and sidelined the union in Western Pennsylvania for two generations.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
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