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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
  • It seems squarely aimed at making kids sick by discouraging vaccination.
    Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Steward said his daughter, while surfing nearby, became sick with an infection from a type of bacteria called MRSA, which is resistant to many antibiotics.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This demonstrates how even those driving innovation are often hesitant to embrace its full implications.
    Sabeer Nelliparamban, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Turner announced his new relationship on an April 2025 podcast episode Turner was initially hesitant to share the identity of his new girlfriend, but began talking about his new relationship in April 2025.
    Caroline Blair, People.com, 25 Apr. 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
  • This applies to beneficiaries who are not a spouse, minor child, disabled, chronically ill or certain trusts.
    Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Rather, the animals were probably ill or injured when they were buried, or may have been otherwise unfit for military service.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025

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

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