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They say the Forest Service has not responded to their requests and feel they’ve been sidelined in discussions over the future of the herd.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Alas, Krypto the pup is sidelined early on with a whimper, both from him and us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

His parents, Iain and Helen, ensured studying was never sidelined, with lessons organised around time at Newcastle United's academy, his beloved club he was always destined to join.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 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

Had she had so much passion, so much energy, for him that she’d sidelined the main thing in her life, the one thing she wanted more than anything else?

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon