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beside

[bih-sahyd] / bɪˈsaɪd /




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Beside him, his mother gave a small, almost imperceptible shrug.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Beside it is the pale blue flight jacket of Sally Ride, a physicist who in 1983 became the first American woman in space.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Beside him, a wooden stake marked the corner of a mining claim.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Beside him, another police officer holds an assault rifle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Beside her sat a giant Pepsi, and the teeniest, tiniest baby with the biggest, squishiest cheeks.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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