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sideline

[sahyd-lahyn] / ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn /


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"Then a few seconds later I just passed out on the sideline," she says.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

He is not a demonstrative individual, in news conferences or on the sideline.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Collins came dressed as George Washington, a sideline that he started at Fourth of July celebrations at his church 25 years ago and has continued to this day.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Doncic went to Spain to receive specialized treatment with hopes of speeding up his recovery and rejoined the team on the sideline last Saturday in time for Game 1.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

From the outset, he ran back and forth on his sideline, barking at his players in a hoarse bellow: “Man on! Man on! Drop it! Drop it! Turn! Turn! Turn!”

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




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