standing by

Example Sentences

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BP said it was standing by that decision.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Laura Esquivel, a janitor at Los Angeles International Airport, expressed frustration that council members were not standing by their earlier commitment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"I don't think anybody should be a part of it, I think you're just showing that you're standing by it," said Celine.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

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

My whole family was outside, standing by the patrol car.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez