beside

Example Sentences

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Once he settles on the sofa beside me, McKellen vacillates between performative storytelling and genuine reflection.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

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

"I just want her to be allowed to stay in China and live a normal life beside her husband like before," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

I slide the groceries and my backpack into the back seat and climb in beside them.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam