on both sides
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—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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There were many more secret spy satellite programs on both sides, some of which continued to use film and, later, digital cameras, while others collected signals from antennas or other classified means.
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
The World Series is usually chock full of superstar players on both sides and this year’s edition is no different.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Pro Bowl defensive linemen Derrick Brown was forced to physically remove Robinson from the skirmish as teammates on both sides tried to intervene.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
The Hurricanes subbed in a slew of backups on both sides of the ball after that.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
The World Series is usually chock full of superstar players on both sides and this year’s edition is no different.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Pro Bowl defensive linemen Derrick Brown was forced to physically remove Robinson from the skirmish as teammates on both sides tried to intervene.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
The Hurricanes subbed in a slew of backups on both sides of the ball after that.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
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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. 2025.
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