out of shape
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While stopping short of conceding that today's curlers will look out of shape by the 2034 Games, she does believe sweepers will become bigger, stronger, and able to put more pressure on the brush.
From BBC
He did not step out of shape and get isolated, as he has done previously.
From BBC
Cole remembers him being so out of shape that he needed a water break after the first play of the game.
From Los Angeles Times
Professionally, you’re bent out of shape.
From MarketWatch
Sir Martyn says this "strong profit motive... bends the system out of shape".
From BBC
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