(from) side to side
idiom
: moving to the left and then to the right
She shook her head from side to side in disagreement.
waving the flags from side to side
He moved side to side on the tennis court.
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As the camera panned over to the left of the movie star couple, a smiling Cruise, 61, became visible, swaying from side to side as Swift sang the track's chorus.
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Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024
The constant movement of the ship — the whole ship was moving from side to side.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 19 June 2024
Of particular note was the use of smear frames to simulate motion, such as in the scene where one of the Dovers punches Backslide and causes his head to rattle from side to side.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
All modern cruise ships have stabilizers, which act as a counterbalance to keep the vessel from rolling from side to side.
—Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024
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Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024
The constant movement of the ship — the whole ship was moving from side to side.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 19 June 2024
Of particular note was the use of smear frames to simulate motion, such as in the scene where one of the Dovers punches Backslide and causes his head to rattle from side to side.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
All modern cruise ships have stabilizers, which act as a counterbalance to keep the vessel from rolling from side to side.
—Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024
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“(from) side to side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%28from%29%20side%20to%20side. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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