on the side
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The results were pretty convincingly on the side of: If you don’t have some form of accountability for abuses of power, they’re more likely to recur.
From Slate ● Nov. 9, 2026
The landscape varies depending on the side of town.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
The coal waste had been piled high on the side of Mynydd Merthyr – above Aberfan – for years, even though there were numerous underground springs below.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
I’d probably do turkey on rye with mustard, but with coleslaw and Russian dressing on the side so I can add small amounts when I want.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
John Harvey put his hand on the side of the truck and leaped in the back.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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