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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Their subsequent conversation during his break suggests lasting affection on both sides. 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 See All Example Sentences for on both sides

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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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