supine

Example Sentences

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Whether it's cosy fare to view by the fire or in a supine position – or a gentle comedy that you can share with family, we've got you.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2024

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

"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

From my supine perch on the back of the police car, I noticed an older woman staring at me, shaking her head.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore