takes sides

A form of take sides — To ally oneself with a given opinion, agenda or group; to support one side or viewpoint in a competition or confrontation.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of take sides
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takes sides. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20sides

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Chicago

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