stick by
phrasal verb
stuck by; sticking by; sticks by
: to continue to support or be loyal to (someone or something)
The troops stuck by their general to the end.
I promised to support you and I'll stick by my promise.
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Morgan Stanley is unchanged on its outlook, sticks by top pick label Analyst Erik Woodring maintained his overweight rating on Apple stock alongside a $273 per share price target, which points to about 21% upside ahead.
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Still, a large majority of Republicans on and off Capitol Hill have stuck by Trump amid the internal clash.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
From major tech events to BET Awards rehearsal, Leo sticks by his mom's side.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
It’s been a while out of it now but… Thank you for sticking by me and for your patience and grace.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Still, a large majority of Republicans on and off Capitol Hill have stuck by Trump amid the internal clash.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
From major tech events to BET Awards rehearsal, Leo sticks by his mom's side.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
It’s been a while out of it now but… Thank you for sticking by me and for your patience and grace.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Stick by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20by. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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