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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There’s enough time for Seattle to get back on track and reclaim first place in the division but that’s going to require a healthy Smith and a much better effort on both sides of the ball than the team put forth on Sunday night.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Despite that, French President Emmanuel Macron installed conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister, prompting consternation among opposition parties on both sides of the political spectrum.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
The wide receiver and lockdown cornerback dominated on both sides of the ball for coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes, joining late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994 as the only players in school history to take home college football’s most prestigious individual award.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
The Dolphins must become tougher, more aggressive, more physical on both sides of the ball and especially at the line of scrimmage.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Despite that, French President Emmanuel Macron installed conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister, prompting consternation among opposition parties on both sides of the political spectrum.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
The wide receiver and lockdown cornerback dominated on both sides of the ball for coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes, joining late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994 as the only players in school history to take home college football’s most prestigious individual award.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
The Dolphins must become tougher, more aggressive, more physical on both sides of the ball and especially at the line of scrimmage.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 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 26 Dec. 2024.
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