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stand by::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | stick about, stick around |
| Type of | wait |
| Derivation | standby |
Examples of stand by
stand by
Thirty days in, I stand by my claim that there's not much that is original here.
From the techcrunch.com
Prime Minister Gordon Brown says to stand by and do nothing was never an option.
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My parents are telling me I have to stand by him, but I don't see why I have to.
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Stand-by Travel Offer fares are refundable and must be booked by April 15, 2008.
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Clearly, Whitman's move to stand by the PC and printer businesses was a mistake.
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A few policemen and soldiers stand by the pump to make sure the line is orderly.
From the economist.com
Then stand by the work, responding to, but not reacting to, consumer complaints.
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Neither faction will stand by and watch her surrender for the good of the party.
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Here's how to tell if a vegetarian dating sites isn't working and also stand by?
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