to one side

phrase

1
: in a direction that is away from or beyond the center of something
The dog tilted its head to one side.
2
: to a place that is on one side : aside
He put his luggage to one side.

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For charcoal grills, push the coals to one side for indirect cooking. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Meanwhile, her fringe was combed off to one side of her forehead above a classic, sparkly smoky eye and winged liner. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Eyebrows were being plucked into oblivion, bronzer was used in excess, and hair was parted deeply to one side. — Lauren Alberti, Allure, 6 July 2026 The look was accessorized with long silver dangling earrings that sparkled as Andrushkevich's blonde bob was parted to one side. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for to one side

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“To one side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20one%20side. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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