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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From Jorge Polanco to Mark Vientos and Brett Baty, first base remained a problem until Jared Young emerged as a solid player on both sides of the ball. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026 In her second multitasking job on both sides of the camera, Girl Group, Wilson goes it alone as screenwriter, with no pre-existing material to supply the bones. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 Supporters of an incentive are emphasizing support on both sides of the aisle. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 That Sunderland-Arsenal game was played at a physical intensity that was thrilling for spectators but which looked extremely difficult to referee, hence the number of grievances on both sides. Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 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 24 Sep. 2026.

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