How to Use on both sides in a Sentence
on both sides
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The team had opted out of the meet on the first day, on both sides.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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There’s issues on both sides of the aisle — not a lot to be proud of in the House right now.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
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For even spacing, knot the twine on both sides of each fruit.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2023
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Stylez pinned back hair on both sides of her head to form the fauxhawk.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 26 July 2023
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Step 2: Use a soft brush to sweep away dirt and debris on both sides of the screen.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 27 July 2024
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Grill or toast them in the oven until crispy on both sides.
—Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2024
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Make the short drive to Southern Pines and stroll through the shops along Broad Street on both sides of the train tracks.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2024
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Heat oil in a large skillet and brown steak on both sides.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2023
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This fabric is used on both sides of the pillow to fight off heat.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
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But remember, there are webs on both sides of the train.
—WIRED, 29 Sep. 2023
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The 49ers are just 4-4 coming off their bye week and have dealt with injuries on both sides of the ball.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Shermans had theater hits on both sides of the Atlantic.
—Anita Gates, New York Times, 26 May 2024
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His play at the rim on both sides late helped the team break out of its winless summer.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
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Add the potatoes and brown them on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
—Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
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The best pick is the selection of Travis Hunter, who could be an elite player on both sides of the ball.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
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Then, the team spent a ton of money in free agency to improve the roster on both sides of the ball.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
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Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to the end on both sides of the street all day from Sept. 19-22.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2024
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Many issues have valid pros and cons on both sides, and putting that out there could help your cause.
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
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Many villages near the border on both sides are ghost towns.
—Lauren Leatherby, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2024
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Not for the first time, a war has broken out in which U.S. arms are present on both sides of the conflict, this time in Lebanon.
—William Hartung, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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Advocates on both sides of the issue say there's still work to be done.
—David Farré, The Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2024
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The well-being of kids and teens online is a talking point for politicians on both sides of the aisle.
—Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023
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Propagandists on both sides of the Cold War framed the conflict as a black-and-white war of ideas.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024
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But perhaps the tradition of gifts is getting in the way on both sides.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2024
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What makes this era of female wrestlers and rappers so compelling is the depth on both sides.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 27 May 2025
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The Chargers were far superior in the trenches on both sides of the ball.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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And while things may have changed since then... there are valid arguments on both sides.
—Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
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Transfer the sandwich to a wire rack and sprinkle with sugar on both sides to taste.
—Cathy Thomas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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There’s going to be a commitment to us owning the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball.
—David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, a new sidewalk on the south side of the bridge is connected to new sidewalks on both sides of the river, according to a statement.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2025
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