on the side
Example Sentences
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As the car came to a standstill at a junction, I spotted one of the giant black birds that seemed to have followed me around Panama, perched imperiously on the side of the road.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
There were occasions when Wales attacked freely under Rob Page – wins over Croatia and Finland come to mind – but they tended to err on the side of caution under Bellamy's predecessor.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
"I'm on the side of the jeepney drivers," salesclerk Trixie Brumuela said of potentially pricier rides.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
But if conditions don’t line up, you’ll grind the gears and end up on the side of the road.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026
Mr. Larkin’s parked his truck full of my coop supplies on the side nearest the back gate.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.