take sides

phrase

: to agree with or support one person, group, or cause and not another

She refuses to take sides on the issue.

Examples of take sides in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So no, God doesn’t take sides, favoring some individuals over others. — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026

The announcement of support marks a notable turn in a high-profile clash that’s forced some in Hollywood to take sides. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026

With no serious primary threat, Abbott, 68, entered the year poised to shape the campaign’s dynamics and take sides across the ballot, backing allies and at times breaking with fellow Republicans. — Karen Brooks Harper austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026

The seizing of the 26 Racing on Demand machines and the money within the machines by 21 state Department of Justice employees and two Arcadia Police personnel on Saturday is forcing those in the horse racing orbit to take sides. — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026

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