take sides
phrase
: to agree with or support one person, group, or cause and not another
She refuses to take sides on the issue.
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So no, God doesn’t take sides, favoring some individuals over others.
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Liesl Ehmke,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
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Liesl Ehmke,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
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“Take sides.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20sides. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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