sideline
noun
a line at the side of something.
have sidelined
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present perfectof sideline.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Boston has outscored its opponents 82-29 over this stretch, even with ace pitcher Garrett Crochet and star outfielder Roman Anthony both out with injuries that have sidelined them for months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Elevated mortgage rates, high home prices and a chronic shortage of inventory have sidelined millions of would-be homeowners.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
For Mukherjea, the lesson is to buy blue chip Indian names that domestic newbies find boring and global investors have sidelined to chase AI stocks elsewhere.
From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025
Deshun Murrell may also be poised for a breakthrough if he can recover from the injuries that have sidelined him in recent seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2024
Mr. Djokovic is extremely popular among his fellow players, many of whom have been angry that the rules have sidelined him.
From New York Times ● Nov. 15, 2022
