to one side

phrase

1
: in a direction that is away from or beyond the center of something
The dog tilted its head to one side.
2
: to a place that is on one side : aside
He put his luggage to one side.

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Her hair was parted deeply to one side with a portion teased up and curled, similar to how Monroe wore her hair in movies like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026 The slender metal frame swoops into a graceful curve, with a petite tray branching off to one side—a perfect perch for your favorite candle or a warm drink. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026 Rotate your torso to one side, leading with your shoulders and contracting your obliques. — Sarah Stiefvater, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2026 The actress wore a design from Gucci’s pre-fall 2026 collection — a black dress that embraced asymmetry with a one-sleeve design contrasted by an angular skirt with a thigh-high element to one side and contrasting train on the other. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to one side

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“To one side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20one%20side. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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