sidle

Example Sentences

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Republicans didn’t make people start carrying sidearms to the mall like we’re sidling up to a bar in an old western.

From Los Angeles Times

Tom is sympathetic to her problems, as well as to the pain of having an absent father, a role he sidles into with the expert subtlety of someone who’s had plenty of practice.

From Washington Post

She will also sidle up to the fence now and then to take in the latest drama going on with the rest of the colony, which now numbers 42.

From Washington Post

Even now, as she has sidled up to Republican leadership, Greene has continued making offensive and outlandish comments.

From Washington Post

A few minutes later, Howell was sitting on the bench when Drew Curls, a member of the Washington Commanders’ equipment staff, sidled up and asked him to sign a football.

From Washington Post