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on both sides vs on the both sides

The correct phrase is 'on both sides,' a common expression used to refer to two opposing or corresponding parts or groups. The addition of 'the' before 'both sides' is incorrect in English.
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on both sides

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'on both sides' is used to indicate that something is present or happening on two opposing or corresponding parts or groups.

Examples:

  • There were trees on both sides of the road.
  • The issue has supporters on both sides of the political spectrum.
  • The painting had intricate details on both sides.
  • The river flows peacefully with greenery on both sides.
  • The debate had strong arguments on both sides.
  • 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.

on the both sides

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'The' should not be used before 'both sides.'

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