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"stand on the sidelines" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to express that somebody is not taking part in a situation, but instead watching from the sidelines. For example: "Rather than get involved in the quarrel, I chose to stand on the sidelines and observe."
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In this battle, no one can afford to stand on the sidelines.
It will have swapped its stand on the sidelines of Covent Garden for one on the backside of Fleet Street.
Don't stand on the sidelines".
He got to stand on the sidelines during games.
The Trump Administration appears content to stand on the sidelines.
In the N.F.L., inactive players often stand on the sidelines.
"There are a lot of dads who stand on the sidelines.
One can either stand on the sidelines sniping, or join in.
Those with heart problems may want to stand on the sidelines.
"China can no longer stand on the sidelines while such crimes flourish".
You can't just stand on the sidelines and be a bomb thrower.
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