sideline
noun
a line at the side of something.
sidelined
Example Sentences
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Economists expect annual wage growth of around 3.2%, which should be enough for the RBA to remain sidelined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The council, in a flurry of votes, sidelined proposals from Councilmembers Imelda Padilla, Hernandez and Raman that were billed as a way to reduce the risk facing the city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
He said hundreds of FBI agents were sidelined by the sheriff’s department in the critical, early stages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Debbie is a politician’s wife who sidelined her career aspirations to support his ambition to be Prime Minister.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
After pulling off one of the great suburban escapes of all time, I’m getting sidelined on a technicality.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
