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
"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
I’ve seen him rap supine on the sidewalk.
From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2023
Lou unzipped the door, and a moment later a bearded man fell supine into his lap.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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