standing by

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

However, Burnham was blocked from standing by Labour's ruling body, with the approval of the prime minister.

From BBC • May 14, 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

“Naw,” Darrell Singleton said, standing by his locker, packing his school lunch leftovers in his bag.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson