Example Sentences
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A fire at the plant in September idled the rolling line where aluminum sheet is produced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
His girlfriend, Britany Jacobs, idled their car in a disabled parking spot, accompanied by the couple’s other child.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2026
Then there is MP, which restarted the Mountain Pass mine in 2018 External link after it had idled in 2015.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
Repositioning of tankers and a return to normal operations for idled plants were among the factors Nasser cited for the delay.
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
The big motor idled with a deep whisper.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
