side against
phrasal verb
sided against; siding against; sides against
: to not agree with (someone) : to not support the opinions or actions of (someone)
They both sided against me.
His father sided with his mother against him.
Examples of side against in a Sentence
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In the ruling last week, a Yolo County Superior Court judge sided against environmental advocates who had argued Sites Reservoir would harm the Sacramento River’s ecosystem and threaten imperiled fish species.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
Take one piece of cotton twine, and wrap the zongzi at the middle of every triangle side against the grain of leaves, and tie a knot to secure the shape.
—Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2024
The court sided against them, but the process took about 10 months.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024
His final frame was his best: Bradish struck out the side against the Nationals’ top-of-the-order hitters Abrams, Luis García Jr. and Nick Senzel.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2024
The Germans were voting, in the absent-minded way of democratic voters everywhere, for easy reassurances, for stability, with classes siding against their historical enemies.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
The majority’s ruling sided against Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, who argued the ballot language would mislead voters.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
In addition, Trump could benefit financially and politically by siding against the legislation.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2024
When young fishermen handle pumpkinseeds and other panfish, holding them flat on their sides against the palm will help avoid getting spiked.
—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
Take one piece of cotton twine, and wrap the zongzi at the middle of every triangle side against the grain of leaves, and tie a knot to secure the shape.
—Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2024
The court sided against them, but the process took about 10 months.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024
His final frame was his best: Bradish struck out the side against the Nationals’ top-of-the-order hitters Abrams, Luis García Jr. and Nick Senzel.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2024
The Germans were voting, in the absent-minded way of democratic voters everywhere, for easy reassurances, for stability, with classes siding against their historical enemies.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
The majority’s ruling sided against Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, who argued the ballot language would mislead voters.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
In addition, Trump could benefit financially and politically by siding against the legislation.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2024
When young fishermen handle pumpkinseeds and other panfish, holding them flat on their sides against the palm will help avoid getting spiked.
—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Side against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20against. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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