stand by
Example Sentences
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Diana had made her two cherished boys promise to always stand by one other, but almost 30 years after her death they are no longer talking.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Asked at the Dodgers’ fan festival in January about the possibility of returning to the White House, Roberts told The Times’ Bill Shaikin: “For me, I stand by: I’m a baseball manager. That’s my job.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
But Weaver insisted that her husband was nothing but supportive of her decision, telling the outlet that he was ready to stand by her side whether she chose to continue with the D.C.C. or not.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
"It's been difficult for almost 10 months. As a family, we have continued to pray, fight, and stand by him throughout this time," Nadiem's mother-in-law, Sania Makki, told BBC News .
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
We both get our stuff and stand by my locker; the school halls are mostly empty.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
