sideline

Example Sentences

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The head coach shouting harsh critiques from the sideline, the assistant coach there to put his arm around you when you made it, crestfallen and ashamed, back to the bench.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

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

From BBC • May 3, 2026

"In subsequent years, he was a regular presence on the sideline supporting the club especially when his son James was playing," the club said.

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

A huge group of parents, siblings, and friends accompanied the Gwinnett Phoenix team to Decatur and set up camp on a sideline with folding chairs, blankets, coolers, and picnic lunches.

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