side with
phrasal verb
sided with; siding with; sides with
: to agree with or support the opinions or actions of (someone)
She sided with her friend in the argument.
They betrayed their country and sided with the enemy.
Examples of side with in a Sentence
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According to multiple reports, the judge has dismissed Baldwin’s trial, siding with the actor’s attorneys.
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Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 14 July 2024
Meanwhile, House Oversight Committee chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is siding with Rexmark, arguing that Amtrak is not well-suited to maintain retail at the site, which helps the station remain economically sustainable.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 11 July 2024
In handing down the sentence, U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Brookman sided with federal prosecutors, who requested a one-year prison term.
—Tony Cook, The Indianapolis Star, 10 July 2024
Viewers on Reddit have overwhelmingly sided with the groom, criticizing John for his lack of consideration.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
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Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 14 July 2024
Meanwhile, House Oversight Committee chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is siding with Rexmark, arguing that Amtrak is not well-suited to maintain retail at the site, which helps the station remain economically sustainable.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 11 July 2024
In handing down the sentence, U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Brookman sided with federal prosecutors, who requested a one-year prison term.
—Tony Cook, The Indianapolis Star, 10 July 2024
Viewers on Reddit have overwhelmingly sided with the groom, criticizing John for his lack of consideration.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
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“Side with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20with. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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