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

Fresh pension-fund buying would come as retail investors have moved to the sidelines during the latest bout of stock-market volatility.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Similarly, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand told AFP on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers meeting in France that all Canadian leaders, including corporate bosses, should speak both official languages.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Matt Schatzman, CEO of LNG exporter NextDecade, said in an interview on the sidelines of the conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Moreover, he said, it’s easy for those watching from the sidelines to take potshots and offer unsolicited — and not particularly empathetic — advice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Permian scored again to make it 42—0, and some of the starters stood on the benches behind the sidelines, finally able to relax.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger