take sides
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Commissioner of Police Ian Vaevaso, sworn in by Manele on Wednesday, had earlier issued a statement saying "police are independent of politics" and would not take sides.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
He preserves an ironic detachment, refusing to take sides between the colonial French forces and the Communists fighting to take control of the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
For decades British governments have refused to take sides over who should control Western Sahara, which is considered a "non-self-governing territory" by the UN.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2025
Silver didn’t mention James or Smith by name and didn’t take sides but did acknowledge “I particularly feel protective of our players.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2025
“Maya, you don’t have to take sides, you know.”
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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