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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Zidane waited five years on the sidelines for the position, refusing all other coaching offers that came his way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
At his unveiling in Paris, Zidane was keen to highlight the time he had spent waiting on the sidelines and preparing for the job.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Apple has largely sat on the sidelines of the AI spending craze while the rest of the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants continue to increase their capex levels.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Until now, the Houthis had stayed on the sidelines of the conflict, despite Iranian threats to shut down Bab al-Mandeb.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
I felt like a loser, hanging around the sidelines all the time.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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