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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The producers and stars have already said that King and Conqueror will show a different side to those who battled for the crown and Norton is having a bit of a moment on both sides of the pond at present, adding some serious star power.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
Public opinion is somewhat divided on the issue, and politicians have diverging opinions on both sides of the bench.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The deal has faced political pushback, including from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
Public opinion is somewhat divided on the issue, and politicians have diverging opinions on both sides of the bench.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The deal has faced political pushback, including from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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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“On both sides.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20both%20sides. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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