supine

Example Sentences

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The Tesla board, which had changed somewhat since 2018 but was still supine toward Musk, also asked shareholders in effect to overturn McCormick’s ruling by voting on the pay package again.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2024

John Ryley said broadcasters had become "supine", "incurious" and "compliant" when it comes to the Royal Family.

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

He was lying supine, in just the trousers of his pajamas, a lighted cigarette in his right hand.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger