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on one's side

ADJECTIVE
loyal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ardent devoted dutiful patriotic staunch steadfast true trustworthy
WEAK
allegiant attached behind one believing coming through constant dyed-in-the-wool firm resolute steady tried-and-true true-blue trusty unfailing unswerving unwavering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disloyal faithless undependable unfaithful unreliable untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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“If one doesn’t have truth on one’s side, shouting loudly with emotion can certainly work.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2020

It’s not about secret documents, per se; it’s about having the facts on one’s side.

From MSNBC • Jan. 22, 2020

CA: One might have morality on one’s side and all the best intentions, but it doesn’t solve the practical problem of making people work together and function as a collective.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2012

This was one of my first battles with authority, and I felt the sense of power that comes from having right and justice on one’s side.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

When justice is on one's side it goes a long way toward giving that person staying powers in any contest against wrong.

From Around the World in Ten Days by Fraser, Chelsea Curtis