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View definitions for stand by

stand by

verb as in befriend

verb as in second

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The Wall Street Journal told the BBC at the time it stood by its reporting.

From BBC

Since the October 7 attacks, the Democratic Party establishment has largely stood by Israel as it carried out a brutal assault on Gaza.

From Salon

At the hearing, Kennedy stood by his decision to cut US$500 million in HHS funding for 22 research contracts on mRNA vaccine technology.

From Salon

On Wednesday, Sir Keir stood by his deputy at Prime Minister's Questions, saying he was "very proud to sit alongside her".

From BBC

“We stand by our coverage as fair, balanced, and conducted within professional standards of journalism,” a company statement read.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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