How to Use stand behind in a Sentence

stand behind

phrasal verb

• Then set the head behind the ball, stand behind the putter, and align the head at your target.
  — Scott Kramer, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
• The loaded barbell should stand behind you on the ground.
  — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 6 July 2023
• One man stood behind the statue and placed his cap on his heart as a sign of respect.
  — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
• Our tester has worn these over-the-knee boots at least once a week over the past 10 years and stands behind the durable, long-lasting design.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2023
• Form, 54, stood behind them, placing an arm around his wife.
  — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
• In the photo, Bridgers and Healy kiss while Burnham stands behind them, a hand placed on each of their shoulders.
  — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
• The cake is placed on a stool in front of Josiah while Zach and Tori try to rally their older kids to stand behind them.
  — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
• His son Otto sat on top of a dog while Liam stood behind, smiling for the camera.
  — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
• Parts of the uptown skyline are visible to the west side of the venue, where the stadium’s 60-foot video board stands behind the goal.
  — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2024
• Daly stood on the left, draping one arm around his son and standing behind his daughters.
  — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
• The couple dressed as characters from Wayne's World and stood behind their three kids.
  — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
• As Reddish stood behind the three-point line waiting for the free throw to be shot, Eason tried to walk toward him.
  — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2023
• Police said in the warrant that a woman with red braids and a white coat was standing behind the shooter.
  — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
• Chavez and Lee both raise their firearms while standing behind the vehicle’s doors.
  — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
• Someone stands behind the choking person and wraps their arms around the person's waist.
  — Amanda Gardner, Health, 1 June 2024
• Labrada stood behind his lawyer, stoic and silent, wearing a dark blue suit and blue tie.
  — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2023
• Girls drift toward her, sitting on the floor at her feet or standing behind her chair.
  — Abigail Kramer, ProPublica, 3 Jan. 2024
• The team and dog’s owner stood behind the dog and out of direct sight during the experiment.
  — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Sep. 2023
• Rochelle Woods said the family stands behind Tammy and is proud of her for speaking out.
  — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2024
• The see-through fabric of the U.S. flag also reveals details of the students standing behind it.
  — Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
• Blanco held up just high enough to see Gomez standing behind it with her eyes covered.
  — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
• Amanda Davis, owner of the front yard where the giant tree stands behind a wooden ranch fence, isn’t convinced.
  — Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2024
• Brad Bakhsh, who was standing behind the car, and Trenary, who moved toward the reversing Kia.
  — Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2023
• In one photo, the Marry Me star wrapped her arms around Affleck while standing behind him.
  — Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
• But the United States continues to stand behind a set of very core principles.
  — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2023
• The image of Johnson standing at the lectern — as Trump stood behind him like a jack-o’-lantern the day after Halloween — was frightening.
  — Lz Granderson, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
• As sitting is uncomfortable for him, the 80-year old man stood behind a large longleaf pine.
  — Russell Worth Parker, Outdoor Life, 11 May 2023
• Maxwell stands behind his mom, wearing a black suit and white tie, while Ryan, 49, poses in front, wearing a navy suit and burgundy tie.
  — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
• Every campaign ad must carry a disclaimer that it’s paid for by the campaign, the point of which is that the candidate approved it and stands behind it.
  — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2024
• These are bottles Sunset editors stand behind and serve in their own homes.
  — Sunset Magazine, 30 May 2024

Last Updated: 28 Aug 2024