Example sentences of "[conj] on [det] sides " in BNC.

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1 It is also true that the phenomenon of German power is not so recognisable inside Germany itself , where on both sides there is a sense of vulnerability and of continuing risk that militates against any revival of chest-beating nationalism .
2 It is also true that the phenomenon of German power is not so recognisable inside Germany itself , where on both sides there is a sense of vulnerability and of continuing risk that militates against any revival of chest-beating nationalism .
3 The reality of this breakdown in relations is confirmed by letters written by Alcuin in 790 in which he reported a quarrel between Charlemagne and Offa so serious that on both sides traders were forbidden to sail .
4 The little brownies and wolf cubs waved at me from their ranks and there were nods and smiles from the people across the road and on all sides .
5 It was an unforgettable moment : the sandy path sparkled in the rays of the sun like a golden stream , and on both sides of the gate jasmine bushes were blooming .
6 But throughout the country , and on both sides of the argument , Olympia had woken the sleepers to political reality .
7 The Britons observed that " everyday at midday the two ( rival ) emperors would take their meat , and on both sides they would cease fighting till all had finished eating .
8 And on both sides you have this sort of modesty and
9 Perhaps , as Ho said later , all that was needed was for the French to pronounce one word : independence ; but on both sides this was the most fraught and emotional issue .
10 They took an active part — but on both sides of the argument .
11 To keep the images and text flowing across the facing pages , Japanese book binding was chosen , allowing the embossed images and the letterpress to be printed , not at the same time , but on both sides of the same page folded over .
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