side against

1. 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.

Example Sentences

Victory for Steve Clarke's side against Belarus, combined with Denmark's win over Greece, means those two sides will now go head-to-head to determine who will be in November's draw for the finals and who will have to wait.

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Mikey Lewis made his England debut in 2023 but could he be at the core of his national side against Australia?

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The style of Frank's Tottenham side against Villarreal was in stark contrast to the swashbuckling football played under Postecoglou.

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Both sides predicted an escalation in political violence in the wake of Kirk’s killing — fueled by the other side against innocents, of course.

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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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