late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at side 1, -ed 3
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In the past, the Labor Department’s briefs had generally sided with the employees.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
But in the end, he sided with Alito.
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
District Judge Angel Kelley in Boston, who sided with a coalition of conservation and historical groups and ordered all language removed under the order to be reinstated before the Fourth of July.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
Trade was also at issue in the War of 1812, when the U.S. sided with Napoleonic France in its death struggle with Great Britain.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
My father shook Chavez and the man’s sobbing sub sided.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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