sided
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of sided
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at side 1, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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After an emotional 11-week trial -- during which Harry gave in-person evidence -- judge Matthew Nicklin sided with the publisher in a July 7 ruling, concluding the "claimants failed to prove their pleaded allegations".
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
That leaves Ben White, who has had his own fitness issues in recent seasons, as Arsenal's only fit right-back and 21-year-old Cristhian Mosquera as the only right sided centre back to partner Gabriel Magalhaes.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
A judge sided with proponents, but an appellate court later rule in Becerra’s favor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
In the past, the Labor Department’s briefs had generally sided with the employees.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
My father shook Chavez and the man’s sobbing sub sided.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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