beside

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Family tradition says the company kept Washington’s troops supplied with the spirit during the Battle of Monmouth in 1778, and the historical record shows that two Laird brothers fought beside the general.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

I lead him back to bed, cuddle up beside him.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Dubois - twitching his shoulders, stretching his neck and constantly fidgeting - insisted the "talking was done", while Wardley rolled his eyes and smiled beside him.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Imagine that, this driven personality in a Clippers uniform, a less-reticent star beside Leonard — and a Thunder team that wasn’t built to absolutely terrorize the league for years to come.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

He watched Wolf pad over and lie down beside Renn with his muzzle between his paws, gazing at the pouch on her lap, and whining softly.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver