adjective
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having two sides or aspects
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controversial; debatable
a two-sided argument
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Etymology
Origin of two-sided
Example Sentences
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"There is, in my opinion, a non-negligible possibility that the statement could incorporate a two-sided formulation that would acknowledge that rate hikes could be appropriate if inflation remains above-target," Daco told AFP.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
The design for devices such as the MacBook Air saw keyboards fitted with a two-sided hinged keyboard switch, which somewhat resembled butterfly wings.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
When confronted with new two-sided threats in the past, Treasurys have sometimes moved decisively one way, only to completely reverse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
“But it lacks a large-scale authenticated consumer network, consumer brand and the data flywheel that a two-sided network could provide.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026
It required a two-sided hand mirror, which Seven had brought along for just the occasion.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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