on both sides vs in both sides

The correct phrase is 'on both sides.' 'On both sides' is the commonly used expression to indicate that something is present or applicable to two opposing or adjacent areas. 'In both sides' is not a standard English phrase.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

on both sides

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

'On both sides' is used to indicate that something is present or applicable to two opposing or adjacent areas.

Examples:

There were trees on both sides of the road.
The painting had intricate details on both sides.
The issue was debated fiercely on both sides.
She wore earrings on both sides of her ears.
The river flowed peacefully on both sides of the bridge.

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It's the same on both sides.
There are militant factions on both sides, so realistically...
There's atrocities on both sides.
Many were killed on both sides.
Mistakes were made on both sides.
Apparently, there's some kind of family tradition involved on both sides.
There've been a lot of accusations on both sides.
There's atrocities on both sides.
There's bad judgment on both sides.
The film-coated, scored capsule shaped tablets are yellow and engraved with' GX 623' on both sides.
Cefuroximaxetil 250 are white to slightly yellowish capsule-shaped tablets with a break-line on both sides.
Safeguards all round, completely fair on both sides.
There was boxes on both sides.
Windows on both sides, a rare commodity.
You could see arguments on both sides.
It should be made clear that integration calls for efforts on both sides.
- Boarded up on both sides.
- Many people will die on both sides.
Thousands of men die on both sides.
We must continue to be very active in encouraging movement on both sides.

Alternatives:

on either side
on each side
on the two sides
on both edges
on both flanks

in both sides

This phrase is not correct in standard English.

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Yes, Tetsu is the thorn in both sides
As you know, the agreement requires respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms to be a basic element in both sides' domestic and foreign policy.
We must achieve a sensible solution as quickly as possible here, as this is in both sides' interest.
exchanging information and experience on environmental legislation and on common environmental problems occurring in both sides;
Each accuse the other and they both accuse the peacekeeping forces decided by the OSCE and by the UN of having participated in both sides, right from the start of the battle.
It is the sine qua non for realising objectives that are in both sides' interests, that is, a guarantee of security and stability and the promotion of values such as respect for human rights and full democracy.
P. whereas negotiations are taking place with a lack of transparency, public debate and democratic consultation of workers and consumers, while business interests have been granted privileged access to the negotiators in both sides,
I am convinced that if there had been a longer discussion phase for this agreement it would have resulted in both sides - the US and Europe - being able to achieve a fully satisfactory outcome.

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