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in·dis·pose | \ ˌin-di-ˈspōz 
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\indisposed; indisposing
Definition of indispose
1a : to make unfit : disqualify
b : to make averse : disincline
2 archaic : to cause to be in poor physical health
Examples of indispose in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web With Lenny Belardo now indisposed, the Vatican must vote for a replacement.
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Philippa Snow, The New Republic, "The New Pope’s Tireless Commitment to Transgression," 23 Jan. 2020 Still, recording devices are hidden in shoes, wallets, bags, bathroom walls, door hinges, and more in an attempt to record women when they are indisposed.
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Brooke Bunce, Teen Vogue, "South Korean Women Protest "Spy-Cam Porn"," 12 June 2018 His next project was this one with Alan, and then Alan became indisposed, but Alan dealt with that privately.
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Tom Philip, GQ, "Bill Nighy's Latest Role Is the One He's Been Waiting For," 8 Sep. 2017 But the performance boasted an impressive cast, especially a star-is-born debut of a young soprano, Evgenia Muraveva, who replaced an indisposed Nina Stemme in the title role.
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Mark Swed, latimes.com, "Why do music festivals matter? For an answer, America, look to Salzburg," 4 Sep. 2017 The solos by concertmaster Robert Chen and guest principal oboe Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida of the Pittsburgh Symphony (deputizing for Alex Klein, who was announced as being indisposed) were sensitively taken.
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John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, "Muti launches CSO Brahms cycle with refreshment for jaded ears," 5 May 2017 Ping, ping, the wicked witch is dead, or at least currently indisposed.
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George Diaz, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Obtrusive cellphones can ruin concert, performance experience," 28 Apr. 2017
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The first known use of indispose was in 1653
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