one-sided
adjective
one-sid·ed
ˈwən-ˈsī-dəd 
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2
: unilateral
a one-sided decision
one-sidedly
adverb
one-sidedness
noun
Examples of one-sided in a Sentence
my neighbor's account of how the feud got started was somewhat one-sided
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Their matchup was too one-sided at times in camp with Sweat seemingly dominating for days.
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Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
But these ties are often mistaken for friendships by Westerners, and frequently turn one-sided in favor of the CCP—absent sufficient leverage.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
The only disparity that was more one-sided was the $22.7 million GOP advantage in Pennsylvania’s Senate race.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Baltimore 21, Buffalo 3 Andrew Greif Here’s one indication of how one-sided this game has been at the half: The Bills have accounted for 90 yards of offense on 29 plays.
—NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
The argument would seem less one-sided had such issues been probed more deeply.
—Charles S. Maier, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2010
In early 2020, the Trump stood alongside Netanyahu as rolled out his detailed plan for a two-state solution, but the proposal was seen as one-sided in favor of Israel and flatly rejected by Palestinian leaders.
—Abc News, ABC News, 27 June 2024
Prediction: Jets 28, Seahawks 24 Record: 8-4 Week 14: at Miami Dolphins
Sunday, Dec. 8, 1 p.m.
The Jets-Dolphins rivalry was one-sided a season ago after Miami swept the season series.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 May 2024
Though Jake initially throws a few good punches, the majority of the fight is one-sided with Jake acting like a masochistic punching bag.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
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Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
But these ties are often mistaken for friendships by Westerners, and frequently turn one-sided in favor of the CCP—absent sufficient leverage.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
The only disparity that was more one-sided was the $22.7 million GOP advantage in Pennsylvania’s Senate race.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Baltimore 21, Buffalo 3 Andrew Greif Here’s one indication of how one-sided this game has been at the half: The Bills have accounted for 90 yards of offense on 29 plays.
—NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
The argument would seem less one-sided had such issues been probed more deeply.
—Charles S. Maier, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2010
In early 2020, the Trump stood alongside Netanyahu as rolled out his detailed plan for a two-state solution, but the proposal was seen as one-sided in favor of Israel and flatly rejected by Palestinian leaders.
—Abc News, ABC News, 27 June 2024
Prediction: Jets 28, Seahawks 24 Record: 8-4 Week 14: at Miami Dolphins
Sunday, Dec. 8, 1 p.m.
The Jets-Dolphins rivalry was one-sided a season ago after Miami swept the season series.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 May 2024
Though Jake initially throws a few good punches, the majority of the fight is one-sided with Jake acting like a masochistic punching bag.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
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“One-sided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-sided. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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