beside

Example Sentences

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Soft enough to give under a fork, structured enough to hold its shape beside a mug of coffee.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

A police cap lay atop a cabinet, while a crumpled uniform sat beside a computer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Malak Meslmani, Jawad's mother, sat beside her son's body with tears streaming down her face.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“Whether investors believe these solutions actually pose a threat to existing cybersecurity vendors is pretty much beside the point,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

“We’ll find her,” she promises while flipping a silver switch beside the wheel.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith