change sides
Example Sentences
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Doesn’t history teach us that they crack slowly, gradually lose their grip, and see fear change sides before collapsing?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Not having the helmsman change sides helps reduce drag.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2021
"I don't know that a song would ever convince someone to change sides," he admits, but stresses the importance of "using my career to fight for justice".
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2019
Bush aides are intensely courting the New Jersey governor’s financial backers, seeking to persuade them to change sides.
From Washington Post • Jan. 6, 2015
“I don't want to change sides and just be told what to do. There's no reason to change if I do that.”
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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