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nearside

British  
/ ˈnɪəˌsaɪd /

noun

    1. the side of a vehicle normally nearer the kerb (in Britain, the left side)

    2. ( as modifier ) Compare offside

      the nearside door

    1. the left side of an animal, team of horses, etc

    2. ( as modifier )

      the nearside flank

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But as he pulled over and climbed out of the vehicle, he realised his nearside headlight was broken.

From BBC

Later satellite observations found that these titanium-rich volcanic rocks are primarily located on the moon's nearside, but how and why they got there has remained a mystery -- until now.

From Science Daily

In a statement, Mr Wade said the bus had "moved over to the nearside of the carriageway as a car in front was slowing and indicating to turn right".

From BBC

“So I’m out there, playing well. My father, we’re going neck and neck, and I go out for a nearside,” Stallone recalled.

From Salon

"A rear nearside tyre with cord exposed topped this stop off," the force added.

From BBC