stand aside
Example Sentences
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When you see armed and masked law enforcement coming for someone you care about, do you stand aside?
From Salon • May 13, 2025
Two weeks ago, he filed a brief urging the court to stand aside and allow him to make a deal with TikTok’s owners.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025
It followed a series of locally-struck deals with the Lib Dems at the 2017 election that saw Green candidates stand aside in various constituencies.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2024
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said O’Neil, the home affairs minister, had directed Pezzullo to stand aside and he had agreed pending the investigation result.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2023
The servants stand aside, and the queen herself pushes this door open.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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