on both sides
idiom
—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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But there is also a huge community of military Mavic users on both sides of the war in Ukraine waiting to get their hands on the new technology too.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
And activists on both sides of the equation are warning about an impending constitutional crisis, although their rationales are very different.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 28 May 2025
There are no major corporate earnings expected out of Europe on Wednesday, but investors on both sides of the Atlantic will be monitoring U.S. chipmaking giant Nvidia’s earnings when they’re released after Wall Street’s closing bell.
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What’s happening outside of Europe?
—Ganesh Rao,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 28 May 2025
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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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
And activists on both sides of the equation are warning about an impending constitutional crisis, although their rationales are very different.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 28 May 2025
There are no major corporate earnings expected out of Europe on Wednesday, but investors on both sides of the Atlantic will be monitoring U.S. chipmaking giant Nvidia’s earnings when they’re released after Wall Street’s closing bell.
— Chloe Taylor
9 Hours Ago
What’s happening outside of Europe?
—Ganesh Rao,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 28 May 2025
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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“On both sides.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20both%20sides. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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