stand aside
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“Central banks have a responsibility to safeguard the stability of the whole system. We cannot stand aside and assume that technological progress will resolve these questions on its own.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Immigrants rights advocates had urged the court to stand aside for now.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2025
When you see armed and masked law enforcement coming for someone you care about, do you stand aside?
From Salon ● May 13, 2025
It followed a series of locally-struck deals with the Lib Dems at the 2017 election that saw Green candidates stand aside in various constituencies.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2024
The servants stand aside, and the queen herself pushes this door open.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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