on both sides
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—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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Their subsequent conversation during his break suggests lasting affection on both sides.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Executives on both sides of the table say the media companies are seeing CPM increases in the high-single-digit percentage range for sports ads and in the low-single-digit percentage range for commercials tied to traditional linear broadcast.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 June 2025
When employees have the freedom to make smart choices, loyalty and satisfaction rise on both sides.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Fans on both sides could not be more excited to watch Love and Rodgers play against each other.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Executives on both sides of the table say the media companies are seeing CPM increases in the high-single-digit percentage range for sports ads and in the low-single-digit percentage range for commercials tied to traditional linear broadcast.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 June 2025
When employees have the freedom to make smart choices, loyalty and satisfaction rise on both sides.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Fans on both sides could not be more excited to watch Love and Rodgers play against each other.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
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“On both sides.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20both%20sides. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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