sidelines

British  

/ ˈsaɪdˌlaɪnz /

plural noun

1. sport the area immediately outside the playing area, where substitute players sit

2. the peripheral areas of any region, organization, etc

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sidelines Idioms  

1. see on the sidelines.

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Example Sentences

With inflation moving in the wrong direction, the Federal Reserve will stay on the sidelines and “wait and see” how the economy evolves, El-Erian said.

From MarketWatch

In one notable exception, a player receiving medical attention on the sidelines blew a kiss to the stands, receiving a huge cheer.

From BBC

China and Russia have largely stayed on the sidelines despite close ties with Tehran.

From Barron's

“I think sitting on the sidelines is all they can do,” said Richard Moody, chief economist at Regions Financial, in an interview with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch

On both occasions, Beijing has been left on the sidelines as an observer, incapable of helping those within its orbit.

From BBC