had sidelined
- past perfect of sideline.
Example Sentences
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A combination of injuries and load management had sidelined Curry for games in New Orleans in recent seasons because they often were scheduled as the second of back-to-back games.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
Lee said he had recovered from hand and arm pain that had sidelined him earlier in the year.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 25, 2023
But goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is back after recovering from an injury that had sidelined him for four games.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2023
In his fourth game back from the foot discomfort that had sidelined him for more than a month, freshman guard Amari Bailey scored 18 of his career-high 24 points in the second half.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2023
Walker returned from a foot injury that had sidelined him since Jan. 11.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 2, 2023
