sideline

Example Sentences

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Leda, rather graciously I think, doesn’t mind staying on the sideline of the story, even though everyone seems to forget that Eddie was her stepfather, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The head coach shouting harsh critiques from the sideline, the assistant coach there to put his arm around you when you made it, crestfallen and ashamed, back to the bench.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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

He is not a demonstrative individual, in news conferences or on the sideline.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

We turned and ran toward the visitors’ sideline and heard the loud cheers of our caravan riders.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor