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.
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His play at the rim on both sides late helped the team break out of its winless summer.
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
The outfit traditionally includes a high-necked, close-fitting long tunic that’s slit up to the waist on both sides that’s paired with loose white pants.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 July 2024
The county coroner later shared that Smith’s skull had been crushed on both sides.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
Pictures show an icy blue sole accenting the wintery hue of the Nike logo on both sides of the sneaker.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 17 July 2024
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
The outfit traditionally includes a high-necked, close-fitting long tunic that’s slit up to the waist on both sides that’s paired with loose white pants.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 July 2024
The county coroner later shared that Smith’s skull had been crushed on both sides.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
Pictures show an icy blue sole accenting the wintery hue of the Nike logo on both sides of the sneaker.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 17 July 2024
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