sidelines
Britishplural noun
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sport the area immediately outside the playing area, where substitute players sit
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the peripheral areas of any region, organization, etc
Example Sentences
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Their statement was issued following a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
A guy he knew had told him to invest early, but Walker had ignored him, only to watch from the sidelines as the price went up and up and up.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
Oxford Economics expects the Fed to tighten again in December before moving to the sidelines for an extended pause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The White House is considering whether to host a meeting with AI executives on the sidelines of its summit with Xi next week — but the Chinese would not be invited, an official said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
As he comes to the sidelines Gaines is livid.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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