sidle
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Do they sort of sidle up to you in the elevator and say, “Good job”? Or do they ignore you in the cafeteria and hope that this passes?
From Slate • May 12, 2026
You all need to sidle up to a person and sit next to them so that the next couple can sit together.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2022
The man who long ago earned the nickname the Magician for his uncommon knack for political endurance has proved his ability to sidle out of harm’s way — or at least delay severe consequences.
From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2022
There, instead of sitting across from Emily, Adam elected to sidle up next to her while they drank their Guinnesses.
From Washington Post • Oct. 27, 2022
I sidle a glance at the red-haired fighter, to find his attention fixed on me with an intensity that sends an unexpected flutter through my chest.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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Vocabulary lists containing sidle
"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
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"To Build a Fire," Vocabulary from the short story
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Grade 12, List 6
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