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side against

Idioms

Refuse to support, oppose in a dispute, as in The older club members sided against the new program director and her strenuous exercise programs. [First half of 1700s] For the antonym, see side with.

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Gay is strong playing through the off side against pace, particularly behind square, scoring 29% of his runs against pace behind square on the off side.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

A "clear win" was what Sarina Wiegman wanted from her England side against Ukraine - and that was what the Lionesses delivered.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026

Alldritt, 28, was dropped for France's home defeat to South Africa during the Autumn Nations Series but came back to captain the side against Fiji and Australia.

From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026

Mulder was in the Leicestershire side against whom Glamorgan's Sam Northeast amassed 410 not out in 2022.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2025

They talk in a language I don't know, standing side by side against the far wall.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

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