sidelines
Britishplural noun
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sport the area immediately outside the playing area, where substitute players sit
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the peripheral areas of any region, organization, etc
Example Sentences
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The “space craze” was what lured Space Investor back to stock picking after a decade on the sidelines.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Armstrong, who was watching from the sidelines because of an ankle injury, ran on to the pitch at the full-time whistle.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The 2026 gubernatorial primary has been one of the most unpredictable and expensive in decades and a race that was shaped early on by a number of heavyweight Democrats staying on the sidelines.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
High mortgage rates, job-market uncertainty and the rising cost of living have kept many prospective buyers on the sidelines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The second-string receiver ran down the sidelines as Ian cocked his arm back and let the football fly.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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