side against

Refuse to support, oppose in a dispute, as in The older club members sided against the new program director and her strenuous exercise programs. [First half of 1700s] For the antonym, see side with.

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In between those fixtures he will become the youngest man to captain England when he leads an under-strength side against Ireland later this month.

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A fourth-tier side against Premier League opposition in the quarter-finals of the league cup - Arsenal were clear favourites.

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Marlie Packer, who captains the side against Spain, is setting her sights high.

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Mulder was in the Leicestershire side against whom Glamorgan's Sam Northeast amassed 410 not out in 2022.

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But Senegal's victory - the first for an African side against England in 22 attempts - soured the mood for some supporters.

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