How to Use on both sides in a Sentence
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There’s issues on both sides of the aisle — not a lot to be proud of in the House right now.
— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024 -
For even spacing, knot the twine on both sides of each fruit.
— Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2023 -
Stylez pinned back hair on both sides of her head to form the fauxhawk.
— Gabi Thorne, Allure, 26 July 2023 -
Step 2: Use a soft brush to sweep away dirt and debris on both sides of the screen.
— Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 27 July 2024 -
Grill or toast them in the oven until crispy on both sides.
— Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2024 -
Make the short drive to Southern Pines and stroll through the shops along Broad Street on both sides of the train tracks.
— Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2024 -
Heat oil in a large skillet and brown steak on both sides.
— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2023 -
This fabric is used on both sides of the pillow to fight off heat.
— Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024 -
But remember, there are webs on both sides of the train.
— WIRED, 29 Sep. 2023 -
The Shermans had theater hits on both sides of the Atlantic.
— Anita Gates, New York Times, 26 May 2024 -
His play at the rim on both sides late helped the team break out of its winless summer.
— Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024 -
Add the potatoes and brown them on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
— Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024 -
Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to the end on both sides of the street all day from Sept. 19-22.
— Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2024 -
Many issues have valid pros and cons on both sides, and putting that out there could help your cause.
— Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023 -
Many villages near the border on both sides are ghost towns.
— Lauren Leatherby, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2024 -
Not for the first time, a war has broken out in which U.S. arms are present on both sides of the conflict, this time in Lebanon.
— William Hartung, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 -
The well-being of kids and teens online is a talking point for politicians on both sides of the aisle.
— Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023 -
Propagandists on both sides of the Cold War framed the conflict as a black-and-white war of ideas.
— Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024 -
And while things may have changed since then... there are valid arguments on both sides.
— Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 -
Add ham and cook until crispy on both sides, about 2 minutes.
— Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 -
This song touches on both sides of the coin, the sweet memories and the bitter feelings.
— Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024 -
Strategists on both sides agree that each chamber is up for grabs.
— Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2023 -
While most of those were not major events, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say more needs to be done.
— Bret Baier, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023 -
Now, Rodgers has brought that to the Jets and has been a resource for his teammates trying to improve on both sides of the ball.
— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024 -
For all the hype about the NFL being quarterback-driven, the run game still matters on both sides of the ball.
— Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2024 -
That’s a matter of debate among analysts on both sides of the aisle.
— Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024 -
This past week, Black celebrities made their presence felt on both sides of the Atlantic.
— Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Aug. 2024 -
With several new starters on both sides of the ball, the Panthers could have some growing pains in 2023.
— Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 2023 -
In the final sprint to election day, campaign food moments on both sides have clustered in the must-win state of Pennsylvania.
— Meghan McCarron, Bon Appétit, 29 Oct. 2024 -
Avoiding food allergies, on both sides Food allergies can also be a dangerous around the Halloween season.
— Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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