out of commission
Example Sentences
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Instead of fixing parts of the kitchen, a full remodel has kept it out of commission far longer than they anticipated.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
The Qatari-gifted jet President Trump uses as Air Force One will undergo upgrades this fall, putting it out of commission for about a month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The third-generation Starship spacecraft carried out a maneuver that saw it flip upright and reignite its engines for control, despite one being out of commission.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
NPR first reported in January that a number of toilets on the Ford were out of commission.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
There was no way she could fight off so many by herself while Nico prepared their escape, especially with Coach Hedge out of commission.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
