sideline
Example Sentences
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Dominic Solanke, Spurs' most recognised central striker, was also sidelined for months with an ankle injury, although he is now back.
From BBC
On both occasions, Beijing has been left on the sidelines as an observer, incapable of helping those within its orbit.
From BBC
Garrett sustained shoulder and biceps sprains and was sidelined for the Browns’ game that week against the Atlanta Falcons.
From Los Angeles Times
“While a major escalation isn’t priced in, overall expectations have been reset by the extended sideways move. If tensions calm, there’s enough pessimism on the sidelines that the market could return to the positive.”
From Barron's
This season, nearly everyone in a Detroit uniform and on their sideline is prepared to do the same.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
