take sides
Also, take someone's side. Support or favor one party in a dispute, as in Parents shouldn't take sides in their children's quarrels, or Thanks for taking my side concerning the agenda. [c. 1700] Also see take someone's part.
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How to use take sides in a sentence
Similarly, the breastfeeding wars have forced mothers to take sides in what is often a moral rather than scientific debate.
Barring flagrantly inappropriate behavior or outright neglect or abuse, I cannot and will not take sides in this kind of conflict.
Pediatrician: Don’t Make Your Kid’s Healthcare a Proxy in Your Divorce Battles | Russell Saunders | February 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAll writers, celebrities, and citizens with a Twitter account, we must take sides.
No One Understands Syria, But Everyone Is Choosing Sides | Michael Moynihan | September 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHere's what he said: We don't take sides with any particular party or political figure.
Daily Beast fashion editor Isabel Wilkinson and culture writer/editor Marlow Stern take sides.
‘The Great Gatsby’ Debate: Is Baz Luhrmann’s Film Genius or Rubbish? | Marlow Stern, Isabel Wilkinson | May 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The impulse to take sides is, in fact, in direct proportion to the excitement and party spirit displayed.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology | Robert E. ParkBeing compelled to take sides, the Old Dominion naturally cast her lot with her Southern sisters.
Reminiscences of a Rebel | Wayland Fuller DunawayA very few among the Tories, venerated by their neighbors, might remain neutral; the remainder must take sides, or go.
The Siege of Boston | Allen FrenchA swift, almost bewildering rush of events, however, quickly compelled most of them to take sides.
A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln | John G. NicolayThe children began to take sides with the mother—all but the oldest girl, who was ten years old.
Other Main-Travelled Roads | Hamlin Garland
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