supine

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That brings us to the supine response of Congress to Kennedy’s actions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

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

"They do not at the moment. They are too supine, too incurious, too compliant," he said.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2023

A hinged support slowly elevates a supine patient into a partial sitting position.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2023

When his coughing spell was over and he saw his daughter stretched out supine on the moonlit ground, Dufarge put two and two together.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger