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Act too supinely and it could alienate voters who, polls show, are growing increasingly incensed at the friendly fire pouring out from Washington, said Peter Matuschek, director of Germany’s Forsa polling group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Mencken, slipped supinely into the estate and dignity of a golf player.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025

But supinely accepting his silence threatens to normalize the distinctly abnormal.

From Washington Post • Jun. 29, 2017

It was a livelihood for Elliott Glenn, who was supinely grateful.

From Time Magazine Archive

But to be compelled to sit supinely when the liberties of the country are in danger——Ah! that is what takes the heart out of a man.

From Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls by Madison, Lucy Foster