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
"Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors – and all survivors – is a goal that we stand behind."
From BBC • May 4, 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
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
She forces them down, heaves herself up from the opposite bench, and comes to stand behind me.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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