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side by side

Idioms  

  1. Next to each other, close together, as in They were walking down the street side by side when the taxi jumped the curb, or In the new Russia communism and capitalism are trying to live side by side. [c. 1200]

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Each species carved out its own ecological role despite living side by side.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Different nationalities and ethnic groups lived and shopped side by side.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Aside from a brief break, when Tindall stepped up to manage Bournemouth, following Howe's departure in 2020, they have been side by side on the touchline for a staggering 766 competitive games.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

And while the majority of south Lebanon's residents are Shia, not all of them support Hezbollah, and side by side with Muslim villages are communities of other faiths, including Christians.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

We sat side by side on a rickety bench that quivered under our weight, under the bright, buzzing glare of the spotlights.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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