on both sides

idiom

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.

Examples of on both sides in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Over the past three years, the foundation’s program officers have made trips to places such as Mexicali and Brownsville, spending a week at a time on both sides of the border to develop the program. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2024 Effect on Offensive Production While helmet communication is available on both sides of the ball, many coaches laud its benefits for the offense. Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 In the primary suite, his-and-hers closets lead to a roomy bath, complete with vanities on both sides of the room. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 17 Oct. 2024 What happened to just being objective and seeing things on both sides? Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024 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 31 Oct. 2024.

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