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sideline

[sahyd-lahyn] / ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn /


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And local officials who normally update constituents on the sideline of a football game now say they are legally barred from sharing what they know.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Flanagan now advances to a general election matchup against Michele Tafoya, a former professional sports sideline reporter.

From Slate Aug. 15, 2026

JJ Watt, a three-time NFL defensive player of the year, will work alongside Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson on CBS’ lead broadcast team during Romo’s absence.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

“We remain on the sideline as AMD’s AI efforts play out.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Victor and Gino slid for the same ball near our sideline and got tangled up.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

It’s easy to put too much stock in a preseason performance, seeing as most starters are watching from the sidelines, but Johnson made the most of his opportunity in a 27-7 victory over the Texans.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Ditcheva is confident her lay-off will not last as long as her previous time on the sidelines.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

If the test fizzled, “the weighty investment in failure would loom quietly from the sidelines as history unfolded around it.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

When Kennedy ended up violating those pledges, Cassidy disagreed with him from the sidelines but could do little else.

From Slate Aug. 7, 2026

Usually they sat on the sidelines, chatted, and checked their reflections in the river and stuff, but when they heard we were fighting the Hunters, they were raring to go.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

With Ahmad largely sidelined in the U.S., though still advocating for the Palestinian people, Sidhwa ultimately becomes “American Doctor’s” most striking figure.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

That has sidelined Seoul, with Lee voicing respect for Trump's decision and pledging to "do his utmost" to support his peacemaking efforts.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Moises Caicedo and James were the midfield pair at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with Jordan Henderson sidelined by injury.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Economists expect annual wage growth of around 3.2%, which should be enough for the RBA to remain sidelined.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

There wasn’t a class that day that wasn’t sidelined by the morning’s announcement.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

This means the brand can’t raise prices too high for risk of sidelining middle-class shoppers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The ban might help domestic drone makers grow at home by sidelining DJI.

From The Wall Street Journal May 3, 2026

And while previous TV adaptations root into the emotional interiority of their male characters while sidelining female desire, “The Forsytes” places more narrative purpose in the hands of its women.

From Salon Mar. 28, 2026

Until recently, Zhang's abrupt sidelining was largely unexpected, due to his long military tenure and perceived closeness with Xi.

From Barron's Feb. 4, 2026

Other immigration experts, however, question the significance of sidelining Bovino.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 2026




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