on both sides

phrase

used to refer to the people who support a position together with the people who support the opposing position
People on both sides of the dispute agree that changes are necessary.

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As lawmakers paid tribute to Graham on Sunday following his sudden death, his colleagues on both sides of the aisle urged Senate leaders to move ahead on the sanctions bill in his honor. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 July 2026 The idea of establishing a more robust federal incentive has drawn support from members on both sides of the aisle, amid concerns over the flight of productions overseas. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 July 2026 Graphic videos of the shooting flooded social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle condemned the killing – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years. Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 Attempts to reach lawyers on both sides were not immediately successful on Friday. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on both sides

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“On both sides.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20both%20sides. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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