take sides

One dead photographer does not do much for the cause he cares about, even if he did feel compelled to weigh in and take sides.

There have been no indications to date that the Spaniards would take sides in the war as a result of this particular operation.

Whenever you are trying your first cigarette, or whenever you are asked to take sides in an argument, you are always in a sense of dilemma.

Tom did not take sides in the quarrel between them.

I declined to take sides with him in the dispute.

Even after he had completely abjured violence he was honest enough to see that in war it is usually necessary to take sides.

He said he sees Top100 as a bridge and 'as a bridge, you cannot take sides. '

And Mr Obama needs to signal that America will balance a rising China in such a way that China's neighbours never have to take sides.

I'm not qualified to take sides, believe me. I'm just trying to anticipate which way the debate is headed.

What if America sought to take sides in a conflict with Taiwan and China and then threatened to shut the bank down?

Michael: Fredo, you are my older brother. . . and I love you. . . but do not ever take sides, with anyone, against the family again. Ever.

One of the impressive things about Iraq's present government is its refusal to take sides between America and its next-door neighbour.

In any event, you do not have to take sides to see where the present standoff is leading.

So, to say that I could 'take sides' of myself is just plain unscientific, isn't it? " . . . "

Let us then take sides with the sun, seeing we have so much leisure.

On their own, new technologies do not take sides in the struggle for freedom and progress, but the United States does.

But he also said that it was not the role of television to take sides in a political conflict.

The United States, while being careful not to take sides, is clearly comfortable with Mr. Ma's emphasis on stable relations with China.

as Switzerland did not take sides in the war .

Mr. Warsh pressed him for details on the firm's situation but declined to take sides.

UNICEF's Crowe, speaking to VOA from Nepal, contends the agency did not take sides.

But the last thing China wants is an escalated conflict, let alone a new cold war, that forces it to take sides.

You think I just sell guns, don't you? I don't. I take sides.

Proper law procedure is asked to protect public interest rather than take sides with it.

Many NGOs have to balance promoting democracy and transparency without appearing to take sides politically.

That's why I can't take sides on this issue and I'm not going to.

Bribing leaders in the Afghan hinterland to take sides in the clash of civilisations is no easy task.

It is one of those global moments when a US president has to take sides.

U. S. officials said Beijing still appeared reluctant to take sides in the conflict between the two Koreas.

Those who had decided to remain neutral in the struggle now found themselves required to take sides.

U. S. diplomats said this month the U. S. wouldn't take sides in the dispute, but would protect its significant interests in the region.

The Stem Cell Divide does not take sides, and the author debunks the distortions and exaggerations that come from every camp.

Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, said Gaddafi's supporters and the opposition, they will not take sides.

Doctors Without Borders states that it is neutral and does not take sides in armed conflicts.

China is already investing there, but is not inclined to take sides: heavy border security is its strategy.

Flint coulda knocked Harry outta the air. Lee Jordan was finding it difficult not to take sides.

He knew he could not take sides with a Negro , in the open.

Watching the two men arrive at court with their phalanxes of bodyguards, it is hard for a disinterested observer to take sides.

But if I had to take sides in the 2029 wager, I'd put my money on Dr. Kurzweil.

Whatever you do, I'll take sides with you.

The brouhaha has surprised many companies that sell fair trade products and will soon be forced to take sides.

Although He is regularly asked to do so, God does not take sides in American politics.

He didn't judge, didn't take sides, just guided me through my own thoughts so that I could get past the stress and fear.

People were stopping to listen in, to take sides, as they do in street brawls .

State media reported that Beijing has tried not to take sides in the dispute.

We don't take sides on any competing sovereignty claims, but we do oppose the use of force and actions that hinder freedom of navigation.

Don't take sides if you wish to remain on good terms with both parties.

Parents should never take sides when their children are quarreling.

Lee Jordan was finding it difficult not to take sides.

People who prefer red are usually outgoing, energetic and determined, but they can also be impatient and quick to take sides.

Will it start to take sides in African politics, as has happened in Zambia?

People like to take sides, and see whose position will prevail.

You are worried that I'm taking sides, or better said, can't take sides.

Should candidates take sides on the issue of equal rights ?

I don't want to take sides with any of you.

Switzerland refused to take sides in world War II.

But school officials under the First Amendment may not take sides in religion.

Always take sides in disputes instead of moderating.

Gates didn't take sides in the Clinton-Dole election a couple of years later.

It is safer to take sides with the stronger party.

Be fair! You can't take sides in the competition.

She didn't think it was wise to take sides in their argument.

It's not your business. Don't take sides.

And they take sides in quarrels that freeze the progress of research.

Whatever you do, I'll take sides in you.

You mustn't take sides in their argument.

You would never take sides.

You mustn't take sides in the argument.

If the world really is witnessing the opening salvoes of a currency war, it's time for Hong Kong to take sides.

First, leaders must understand that every job is hard is not easy, and must not take sides;

Nevertheless, it's time to make a clear statement about the value of the site and take sides

or whenever you are asked to take sides in an argument

It is also careful not to take sides in Indo-Pakistani disputes

You can't take sides against anything. If you would just leave the "against" part out;

judge by appearance go to great lengths to do sth common sense take sides