How to Use on both sides in a Sentence

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  • There’s issues on both sides of the aisle — not a lot to be proud of in the House right now.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
  • For even spacing, knot the twine on both sides of each fruit.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Stylez pinned back hair on both sides of her head to form the fauxhawk.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 26 July 2023
  • Step 2: Use a soft brush to sweep away dirt and debris on both sides of the screen.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 27 July 2024
  • Grill or toast them in the oven until crispy on both sides.
    — Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2024
  • Make the short drive to Southern Pines and stroll through the shops along Broad Street on both sides of the train tracks.
    — Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and brown steak on both sides.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2023
  • This fabric is used on both sides of the pillow to fight off heat.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
  • But remember, there are webs on both sides of the train.
    — WIRED, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The 49ers are just 4-4 coming off their bye week and have dealt with injuries on both sides of the ball.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The Shermans had theater hits on both sides of the Atlantic.
    — Anita Gates, New York Times, 26 May 2024
  • His play at the rim on both sides late helped the team break out of its winless summer.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
  • Add the potatoes and brown them on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
    — Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
  • Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to the end on both sides of the street all day from Sept. 19-22.
    — Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Many issues have valid pros and cons on both sides, and putting that out there could help your cause.
    — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Many villages near the border on both sides are ghost towns.
    — Lauren Leatherby, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Not for the first time, a war has broken out in which U.S. arms are present on both sides of the conflict, this time in Lebanon.
    — William Hartung, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
  • The well-being of kids and teens online is a talking point for politicians on both sides of the aisle.
    — Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Propagandists on both sides of the Cold War framed the conflict as a black-and-white war of ideas.
    — Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024
  • And while things may have changed since then... there are valid arguments on both sides.
    — Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Add ham and cook until crispy on both sides, about 2 minutes.
    — Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • This song touches on both sides of the coin, the sweet memories and the bitter feelings.
    — Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Strategists on both sides agree that each chamber is up for grabs.
    — Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2023
  • While most of those were not major events, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say more needs to be done.
    — Bret Baier, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Now, Rodgers has brought that to the Jets and has been a resource for his teammates trying to improve on both sides of the ball.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024
  • For all the hype about the NFL being quarterback-driven, the run game still matters on both sides of the ball.
    — Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2024
  • That’s a matter of debate among analysts on both sides of the aisle.
    — Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
  • This past week, Black celebrities made their presence felt on both sides of the Atlantic.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Aug. 2024
  • With several new starters on both sides of the ball, the Panthers could have some growing pains in 2023.
    — Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Across Wisconsin, dozens of voters on both sides of the aisle expressed similar sentiments.
    — Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024

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