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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Despite a dismal first season, the New England Patriots will reportedly stick by new head coach and former star linebacker Jerod Mayo.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Arizona border economy debates the 25% tariff These loyal aides stuck by Trump.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Congressional tradition gives committee chairs and ranking members an effective veto over bills to be attached to must-pass legislation under their jurisdiction, and Paul has stuck by his criticism of the BIOSECURE Act.
—Owen Tedford, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Arniel stuck by his stars and the results have been excellent.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Arizona border economy debates the 25% tariff These loyal aides stuck by Trump.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Congressional tradition gives committee chairs and ranking members an effective veto over bills to be attached to must-pass legislation under their jurisdiction, and Paul has stuck by his criticism of the BIOSECURE Act.
—Owen Tedford, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Arniel stuck by his stars and the results have been excellent.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Stick by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20by. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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