sidle

Example Sentences

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They’re more like trusty gags that sidle in wearing Groucho Marx glasses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

The final launch is to be the lunar lander Starship, which will sidle up to the gas station Starship in orbit and fill up its tanks.

From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2022

There, instead of sitting across from Emily, Adam elected to sidle up next to her while they drank their Guinnesses.

From Washington Post • Oct. 27, 2022

There is no longer a need to sidle up to someone at a conference or over a coffee when you can use a fake profile online to lure them into a conversation.

From BBC • May 17, 2022

I feel the word sidle up next to me, dig into me, try to make itself comfortable.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam