disabled list
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of disabled list
First recorded in 1860–65 in reference to the American Civil War, and in 1880–85 for the baseball sense; replaced prior to 2019 season by injured list ( def. )
Example Sentences
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It was chosen for the famously unhip Sasaki by Miguel Rojas in spring training and, by the time the kid pitcher returned from the disabled list to save playoff games, the fans were chanting it and dancing to it like few celebration songs in Chavez Ravine history.
From Los Angeles Times
Which is why he finalized a one-year, $7.5-million contract on Thursday, even if a new deal would force him to start another season on the 60-day disabled list.
From Los Angeles Times
The 35-year-old Paxton, who finished last season on the disabled list and pitched six games in the three previous seasons combined, has nothing left.
From Los Angeles Times
Chavez went on the disabled list after being struck in the left leg by a comebacker from Detroit’s Miguel Carbera on June 14.
From Washington Times
Third-year defender Phoebe McClernon made her first appearance of the season on Saturday after being on the 45-day disabled list due to a back injury.
From Seattle Times
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