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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Voucher advocates, lobbyists Likewise, lobbyists will be engaged significantly on both sides of the issue, including Americans for Prosperity Tennessee leaders Tori Venable and Michael Lotfi, who brought dozens of school choice supporters to the state Capitol to advocate for Lee's bill last year.
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Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The Nittany Lions are loaded on both sides of the ball, and new DC Jim Knowles slows down the Tigers’ offense to get Penn State into the semifinals.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Advocates on both sides say the case may have widespread legal consequences.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2025
Smollett himself appears, as do lawyers on both sides of the case, as well as Chicago law enforcement officials.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
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Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The Nittany Lions are loaded on both sides of the ball, and new DC Jim Knowles slows down the Tigers’ offense to get Penn State into the semifinals.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Advocates on both sides say the case may have widespread legal consequences.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2025
Smollett himself appears, as do lawyers on both sides of the case, as well as Chicago law enforcement officials.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
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“On both sides.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20both%20sides. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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