Example Sentences

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I sidled up to the bar with happy hour in full swing, feeling a little nauseated from the heat and mileage.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

As if on cue, Rudy, my aged Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, gingerly sidled up to him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Kingsley went back inside and sidled up to the piano where Mercury was practising - it was a new song with the working title Freddie's Thing.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

“Hey, handsome,” Blowen called out as he sidled up to his longtime friend that now has only four remaining teeth and spends much of his day napping.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

Reluctantly they stood up and sidled closer to the laughing man.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison