standing by

Example Sentences

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Nomadic Aviation Group, his company, had been standing by for months as Spirit teetered closer to the brink.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

When he tried to become an MP a few months back, he was barred from standing by the party.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

So far, so good in my household, but we have a long road ahead — and I will be standing by like the tow-truck guy, ready to help if there are accidents.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Armstrong Flight Research Center scientists are standing by to watch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

There was an older woman standing by the truck.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis