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standing by

ADJECTIVE
on call
Synonyms
WEAK
accessible at hand at one's beck and call at one's disposal at one's fingertip available handy night call on alert on deck on-the-spot prepared within reach

Example Sentences

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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

In Boston’s heavily Italian North End neighborhood Thursday morning, a group of regulars having coffee at Dolce cafe—all devout Catholics, including some who attend Mass daily—voiced support for Leo, but were also standing by Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Could standing by one another be the most radical act of all?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Roz walked over to the strange creature standing by the ship’s doorway.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown