sideline
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Back on the sideline with the Friars for the first time in more than two decades, Garretson said Servite needed to be strong in the trenches in order to win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
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
On the sideline, Pleasant had to learn to impact the game and the players around him without stepping onto the field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Antoine responded with two short runs and then a beautiful forty-yard pass to Terry Donnelly, who was wide open down 128 the left sideline.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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Buyers remain on the sidelines due to high borrowing costs; home sellers in many parts of the U.S. are consequently struggling to sell homes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Houthis had remained largely on the sidelines of the current war between the U.S. and Iran until a ceasefire in Yemen unraveled in July.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
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
When Kennedy ended up violating those pledges, Cassidy disagreed with him from the sidelines but could do little else.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
As a single woman, still youthful at forty years old, she found herself drifting toward the social sidelines.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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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
Housing starts fell 12.4% in July from the previous month, well below the 6.1% drop economists had expected, as elevated mortgage rates and economic uncertainty kept buyers sidelined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
According to a study by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, each year the average jockey is injured three times and spends a total of almost eight weeks sidelined by injuries incurred on the track.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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A blanket freeze risks sidelining Maine from the fastest-growing sector in the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 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
It has brought fresh infamy to “The Bachelor” and its format of prioritizing fairy-tale romance scenarios inside an isolated bubble while sidelining real-world issues centered on social trends, mental health and cultural shifts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
She has aimed to burnish her personal stardom at every turn, staging aggressive crackdowns and sidelining officials who suggested a more cautious approach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 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