stand aside
Example Sentences
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He urged the court to stand aside and let a jury decide whether the officer’s actions were reasonable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Indeed Bayrou's decision to stand aside as a candidate that year - and rally behind the younger man - created a vital dynamic behind Macron's campaign.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2024
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said O’Neil, the home affairs minister, had directed Pezzullo to stand aside and he had agreed pending the investigation result.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 2023
"He has agreed to stand aside," Albanese told a press conference.
From Reuters ● Sep. 25, 2023
Under it all some part of his mind was beginning to stand aside; he was going behind his curtain, his wall, looking out with sullen stares of contempt.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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