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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Both Zhou's and Fu's roles involve supporting the main referees from the sidelines.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
While, for now, he will sit on the sidelines, Damodaran says he would reconsider that posture if the stock drops enough.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 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
I cruised the sidelines of the dance floor with Deluca and Brill and some other footballers.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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