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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.
  • Jun 2, 2023 ... Zoning on both sides of the road. Help. Hello, I am very new to Cities Skylines and only own the basegame (on Epic Games). I am starting my ...
  • Mar 11, 2020 ... Hi, I own an ASUS C434, when I first installed my printer (Canon G3100) through Google Cloud Print I was able to print on both sides of the ...
  • Jul 24, 2022 ... I just got into the hobby and use a watercolor sketchbook. I wanna draw on both sides, but will the paint seep through like how marker does?
  • 7 days ago ... The meaning of ON BOTH SIDES is —used to refer to the people who support a position together with the people who support the opposing ...
  • Nov 16, 2017 ... Go into Control Panel > Printers >right click your printer > choose Printer Preferences, under 'Print on both sides of paper' there is a drop down options box.
  • Aug 27, 2021 ... Navigation Links on BOTH SIDES of Logo. By hilaryb, August 27, 2021 ... (But as you can see, it messes with the color, so I'm still trying to ...
  • Sep 13, 2017 ... Instinctively I was looking for a way to route on top and bottom layers simultaneously to get a meandering trace on both sides but I can see ...
  • Black on Both Sides. A Racial History of Trans Identity. C. Riley Snorton. Uncovering the overlapping histories of blackness and trans identity from the ...
  • Jun 9, 2016 ... The grass is brown on both sides. In other words, whatever vocation you are called to, the cross is there. A vocation by its very nature is an ...
  • Jul 19, 2005 ... Hi, I am trying to create a hammered texture on both sides of a piece. I am working with a 16g fine silver round wire, planishing one side ...

on the both sides

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

  • Sep 13, 2018 ... The usage 'on the both sides' is a colloquialism. Correct English would be 'on both sides'.
  • Sep 7, 2022 ... Sheoldred on the both sides of the board, trigger order. So I was playing some MTGA and both me and my opponent had a sheoldred (whenever you ...
  • Mar 26, 2023 ... Thanks to DC Randonneurs and especially to Felkerino for turning me into an outdoor cat for a day on the Both Sides (not now) 200K. Thanks ...
  • Apr 16, 2017 ... Which of these sentences is correct - "The area on both sides of the border", or "The area on the both sides of the border"? 4 Answers.
  • Aug 25, 2024 ... What's Your Take On The "Both Sides Are Bad" Argument? Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Upvote 2. Downvote
  • Feb 21, 2023 ... A different look of the grinded area does not neccessarily mean that the angles on the both sides of the knife are different. They should be the same.
  • Jun 8, 2015 ... ] First on the both sides argument, who has moved this country so far right that the middle is right-wing? Who has tried to compromise and ...
  • Dec 16, 2019 ... As impeachment has progressed, attacks on the “both sides” approach—and the Times, in particular—have intensified. Over the weekend, critics ...
  • To print this file double-sided, tap on the Both Sides indicator. The Both Sides indicator will turn to the ON position. By printing double-sided, notice ...
  • ... on the both sides about 25mm from the top. Not sure I've seen them before but you really need to look hard to notice them. I took some pictures, hope it's ...

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