five-a-side
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It's an exciting time for collectors, whether they're looking for never-before-seen designs, classic shirts reimagined or niche releases from far-flung lands to impress their colleagues at five-a-side.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Full World Cup qualifying campaign with 174 teams, indoor mode - which was a breathless five-a-side feast with no throw-ins - red cards for slide-tackling the goalkeeper and the ability to customise kits.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
"I was playing five-a-side to keep fit and one of the guys was like: 'You've got to play for them'," he recalls.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025
But it got to the point where they could have put together an almighty five-a-side team of targets who went elsewhere.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2025
Flag football’s five-a-side line-ups mean trimmer rosters compared to the swamped sidelines of tackle football, making for a more compelling case given the IOC's intention to streamline athlete numbers.
From BBC ● May 6, 2024
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