one-sided

Example Sentences

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Russia, a long-time ally of Tehran, has denounced what it calls one-sided measures.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

This one-sided empathy is not a spontaneous response to compelling facts, however.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

“Search warrants are untested, one-sided presentations meant to establish probable cause, one of the lowest standards of proof in law,” they wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The opprobrium that ensued in the course of a shamelessly one-sided trial shredded their reputations, cost them their jobs and led to an incurable banishment from public life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

She said that I was really sweet and understanding, but that our relationship was too one-sided.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky