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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
  • Set during the American Revolutionary War, this historical drama features Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a peaceful farmer who becomes a reluctant war hero after his family is threatened.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
  • According to the most recent survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), sentiment among U.S. homebuilders is now at its lowest level since 2022, as many are forced to cut prices and offer incentives to entice reluctant buyers.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • King Charles and Kate Middleton were both diagnosed with cancer, with the King reportedly still very sick.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 20 June 2025
  • If Rob and Ryan are struck by lightning, get bored, fall out, get sick or lose a court case, will Wrexham look so transcendent?
    Matt Slater, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Adjective
  • And compared to past conflicts, the American public—especially young people—are far more hesitant about war.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • Looking Forward With the treatment landscape in such upheaval, experts are hesitant to predict what the future of obesity and diabetes treatment will look like.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • The researchers and their partners are also working to track local residents’ health and to measure how well or poorly interventions like masks and household air filters protected them.
    Maggie Astor, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • How to Stay Protected Against COVID Vaccination is still the best way to protect yourself against getting seriously ill from COVID.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
  • The team collected fecal samples from 196 critically ill patients admitted to intensive care for non-COVID respiratory failure or shock.
    Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025

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“Indisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indisposed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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