stand behind
Example Sentences
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Che had to stand behind the Michael Jackson biopic that conspicuously leaves out much of the pop star’s life after the 1980s.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
It’s not absolute, but typically if you’re acting within the scope of your duties, it’s pretty easy to be able to stand behind some sort of immunity.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
He’ll stand behind the net ready to receive the ball and make a pass to teammates who will quickly get the ball back to him for a goal with one flick of his wrist.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
Perhaps the simplest solution is to explicitly require outfielders to play more shallow by drawing a line they cannot stand behind.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Beryl and Nigel stand behind Jakob, who’s playing John in a last round of chess before their evening shift at the Park.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
