How to Use err on the side of in a Sentence

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• Some displays tend to err on the side of scary, while others are spooky-chic.
  — Lizzy Rosenberg, Peoplemag, 8 Oct. 2023
• In trying to find the right balance, many err on the side of overspending.
  — Becca Stanek, theweek, 13 Dec. 2024
• But in the wake of the Jan. 6 riots Guard leadership opted to err on the side of caution.
  — Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
• The key, when cooking them, is to err on the side of less water, so your grains end up pearly and distinct.
  — Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• So, err on the side of caution and don't touch your eyes without washing your hands.
  — Susan Brickell, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
• The best advice is often the simplest: When in doubt, err on the side of caution and comfort.
  — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2022
• To give this palette a modern spin, err on the side of earth tones as opposed to the bright, campy colors of decades past.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
• Use your senses and, when in doubt, err on the side of undermixing.
  — Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit, 24 Mar. 2023
• The isolation approach is designed to err on the side of caution.
  — Dustin Webber, Forbes, 11 July 2022
• Of course baby + rambunctious dog = err on the side of caution.
  — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2023
• During these nine months, you are encouraged to err on the side of caution to keep you and your little one healthy.
  — Sarah Bradley, Parents, 22 July 2024
• There were times last season, Finch said, when he was tempted to err on the side of rest with his young Timberwolves team.
  — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Oct. 2022
• At each decision point, Democrats should err on the side of transparency.
  — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
• Roberts, who will err on the side of shorter stints with his starters after losing Buehler, was thrilled with the resistance.
  — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2022
• Midwest homes tend to err on the side of traditional or log cabin-style, which is why this home stands out among the rest.
  — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
• But law enforcement agencies err on the side of caution.
  — Faith Karimi, CNN, 30 Oct. 2023
• Even more so than the original game, this version takes care to err on the side of absurdity and heart over anger and spite.
  — Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 27 Apr. 2022
• But, to err on the side of caution, people should not consume the affected crackers.
  — Julia Landwehr, Health, 21 Aug. 2023
• Buttigieg for instance, may prefer to err on the side of caution when describing the challenges ahead.
  — Kevin O'Marah, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
• To extend the lifespan of your favorite undergarments, err on the side of caution and air-dry them.
  — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024
• And the best course of action for the board member is to err on the side of disclosure, as opposed to parsing the definition.
  — Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
• Rather than using the full powers of the statutes Congress has written, agencies will likely err on the side of caution.
  — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 25 June 2024
• For a choke, go no tighter than Modified and err on the side of a wider choke—Improved being the ideal constriction.
  — Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 18 Oct. 2023
• But for the most part, the Academy tries to err on the side of inclusiveness in this category.
  — Paul Grein, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2022
• Always err on the side of caution with fertilization: less is more.
  — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2024
• Again, consider the ever-expanding palette that the bride may be playing with—and when in doubt, err on the side of caution.
  — Maria Ward, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2023
• Powell noted that the Fed continues to err on the side of caution on inflation.
  — Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 1 Feb. 2023
• Chelsea will err on the side of caution and can afford to take their time with his recovery because he is suspended for the first three games of the season.
  — Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
• In general, err on the side of slightly larger to ensure comfort.
  — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2023
• If there's a real wobble going on, err on the side of caution, and leave them in for a few additional minutes.
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 29 July 2023

Last Updated: 7 Mar 2025