sidled

Example Sentences

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The Mehaffeys escorted me past the blinking slot machines and into the pit, where we sidled up alongside a gaggle of players peering over the wheel—watching the silver ball zip along the rim.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

As if on cue, Rudy, my aged Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, gingerly sidled up to him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Kingsley went back inside and sidled up to the piano where Mercury was practising - it was a new song with the working title Freddie's Thing.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

“Hey, handsome,” Blowen called out as he sidled up to his longtime friend that now has only four remaining teeth and spends much of his day napping.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

In the food hall Sam Fetisher sidled over to Shadow and smiled, showing his old teeth.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman