on both sides
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—used to refer to the people who support a position together with the people who support the opposing position
People on both sides of the dispute agree that changes are necessary.
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Although fans and lawmakers on both sides of the state line have stressed the potential economic windfall of locking in stadium deals, decades of research show stadium projects rarely earn back the amount of public aid that goes into them.
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Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
After more than two years of work, the new span over the DuPage River — with decorative limestone and iron features, ornamental lights and pedestrian walkways on both sides — replaces the one that had been there for nearly 100 years.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
The congressional seats that are in play are going to have plenty of money spent on both sides.
—ABC News, 13 July 2025
Add the steaks and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
After more than two years of work, the new span over the DuPage River — with decorative limestone and iron features, ornamental lights and pedestrian walkways on both sides — replaces the one that had been there for nearly 100 years.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
The congressional seats that are in play are going to have plenty of money spent on both sides.
—ABC News, 13 July 2025
Add the steaks and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
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“On both sides.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20both%20sides. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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