to one side
idiom
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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Unbalanced Or Leaning Tree A weakening root system or poor pruning practices can cause a tree to lean to one side.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Off to one side of the room was a buffet-style set up for snacks, drinks and lunch.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Full steering lock to one side or the other while asking the differentials to propel a 5,900-pound SUV without any wheelspin is tough.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 4 Feb. 2026
As a result, damage to one side of the brain can affect movement on both sides of the body.
—Candice Maenza, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Off to one side of the room was a buffet-style set up for snacks, drinks and lunch.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Full steering lock to one side or the other while asking the differentials to propel a 5,900-pound SUV without any wheelspin is tough.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 4 Feb. 2026
As a result, damage to one side of the brain can affect movement on both sides of the body.
—Candice Maenza, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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