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sideline

[sahyd-lahyn] / ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn /


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"Then a few seconds later I just passed out on the sideline," she says.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

"In subsequent years, he was a regular presence on the sideline supporting the club especially when his son James was playing," the club said.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Collins came dressed as George Washington, a sideline that he started at Fourth of July celebrations at his church 25 years ago and has continued to this day.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Doncic had not yet reunited with his teammates when coach JJ Redick spoke before the game, but the Lakers looked forward to getting him back on the sideline.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

From the outset, he ran back and forth on his sideline, barking at his players in a hoarse bellow: “Man on! Man on! Drop it! Drop it! Turn! Turn! Turn!”

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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