supine

Example Sentences

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That brings us to the supine response of Congress to Kennedy’s actions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

"They do not at the moment. They are too supine, too incurious, too compliant," he said.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2023

In this test, the patient’s heart rate and blood pressure are monitored when they are supine and then as they stand in place for 10 minutes.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2023

I’ve seen him rap supine on the sidewalk.

From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2023

But the extensive dampness made Gregor sick and he lay supine, embittered and immobile on the couch.

From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka