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Recent Examples of indisposed With one of the lowest economic-growth rates in the country, and much of its wealth tied to an indisposed coal industry, West Virginia is an unlikely champion of dynamism. Jordan McGillis, National Review, 29 Sep. 2022 The Concertgebouw had asked him in 1956 to replace an indisposed Carlo Maria Giulini for a performance of Cherubini’s Requiem in C minor. BostonGlobe.com, 22 Oct. 2021 The Concertgebouw had asked him in 1956 to replace an indisposed Carlo Maria Giulini for a performance of Cherubini’s Requiem in C minor. BostonGlobe.com, 22 Oct. 2021 Paul Soper admirably stepped in at the last moment to take on the role of the Abbot for an indisposed James Demler. BostonGlobe.com, 24 Oct. 2021 The Concertgebouw had asked him in 1956 to replace an indisposed Carlo Maria Giulini for a performance of Cherubini’s Requiem in C minor. BostonGlobe.com, 22 Oct. 2021 The Concertgebouw had asked him in 1956 to replace an indisposed Carlo Maria Giulini for a performance of Cherubini’s Requiem in C minor. BostonGlobe.com, 22 Oct. 2021 The Concertgebouw had asked him in 1956 to replace an indisposed Carlo Maria Giulini for a performance of Cherubini’s Requiem in C minor. BostonGlobe.com, 22 Oct. 2021 The Concertgebouw had asked him in 1956 to replace an indisposed Carlo Maria Giulini for a performance of Cherubini’s Requiem in C minor. BostonGlobe.com, 22 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indisposed
Adjective
  • Man Utd fans explain their song of defiance United fans have turned to Bonnie Tyler in a season of heartache Mikel Arteta, Arsenal Mikel Arteta has been reluctant to discuss his own musical tastes publicly.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Ja-young not only realizes what’s going on but accepts her grandson’s decision, becoming a reluctant ally in the charade.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The band canceled these tour dates due to singer and guitarist DeLonge getting sick.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
  • His mother was still sick, and Mr. Sancho-Persad started working as her caregiver in the morning for $18.75 an hour, paid through Medicaid, while still driving his cab at night.
    Jonah Markowitz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Carvalho said the agents were not in uniform and appeared hesitant to show their official identification, doing so only briefly when the principals attempted to note their details.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
  • O’Neill Clubs are usually hesitant in handing out bumper contracts to attackers on the wrong side of thirty, and with good reason.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Both the United States and the United Nations have stepped back from leadership roles, a reflection of how poorly interventions in Haiti have gone and also the wide range of issues in other parts of the world at the moment.
    Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Story will be a free agent and at this stage why would an accomplished player stay with the poorly run Rockies?
    BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Mar. 2021
Adjective
  • Balmer's mother said her son was mentally ill and had not been taking his medication.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
  • This was during a trip made possible by Give Kids The World, an incredible organization that grants critically ill children and their families week-long wish vacations, completely free of charge.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Indisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indisposed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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