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

A politician close to Khamenei - Abdolreza Davari - described him in public statements and a recent interview with the New York Times as "extremely progressive" and someone who would "move to sideline the hardliners".

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

He’s standing on the sideline of the soccer field.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz