Sentence examples for were idle from inspiring English sources

The Bucks were idle.

The Giants were idle.

Some were idle.

Trucks and other heavy machinery were idle.

"Some farmers were idle and loafed about.

"I'm hoping they were idle threats.

Three other plants were idle this week.

The Yankees, who were idle last night, are 89-60.

Several American players also were idle over the weekend.

Of 1,242 employees in April 2009, many were idle.

More than 2,400 workers were idle and a massive facility was left empty.