sideline

Example Sentences

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In an interview with reporters on Wednesday, the St. Louis Fed president, Alberto Musalem, said he supported the policy of sticking to the sideline for now.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

A well-regarded battalion commander in Yemen’s armed forces, Ashaal, then 42, worked a sideline in real estate with a partner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Senate Michelle Tafoya — the former NFL sideline reporter — might want to work on how she expresses opinions, especially controversial ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"He was on the sideline for a while with his coat off, he was itching to get on," Farrell said of McCarthy, whose adventurous burst down the left wing helped set up Osborne's try.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Just before the whistle, some of the Fugees looked toward the sideline and saw a strange sight.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John