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Meanings of stand by in English
Synonyms
Examples for "support"
Examples for "support"
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Conclusions: Fathers and mothers often report problems and frequently need professional support.
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Mr Robinson said children needed active support to deal with their problems.
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The Partnerships Programme offers support for industry research projects under certain conditions.
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Police support groups, however, say the officers were only maintaining public order.
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Today many parties use these policies to mobilise public opinion and support.
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Jebb says she uses a carrot-and-stick approach with companies to encourage change.
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At that point you get the stick out and say: 'I'm sorry.
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But the government has said it will stick to its original order.
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The governor was obdurate in his decision to stick in the race.
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Social distancing measures might stick around for a year, according to scientists.
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Comment: To maintain success of the Irish aviation industry, incentives must continue.
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The police will continue to maintain a presence in the area today.
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Antioxidants help maintain the right level of free radicals in your body.
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We must maintain the Common Travel Area between Ireland and the UK.
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It's important to maintain the health of our bee population, he said.
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France urged Iran to adhere to international law allowing freedom of navigation.
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The minister reiterated that returning South Africans must adhere to strict conditions.
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He held the highest responsibility to adhere to the codes and rules.
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Of course he and Janda wanted to adhere to the exogamous code.
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REUTERS: Do you expect your children to also adhere to plural marriage?
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Together we fought to uphold the Iraqis' right to a democratic government.
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The four liberal justices are seen as likely to uphold the rule.
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It is our responsibility to uphold the strict prohibition of chemical weapons.
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Corbyn is steeped in socialist distrust of institutions that uphold free markets.
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Government attorneys urged the high court to uphold the mandate as constitutional.
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Chavez has also called on state media to abide by electoral rules.
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But she said Leno would abide by whatever current union rules dictate.
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He pledged to abide by the result and drop all legal actions.
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Saudi Arabia has not said whether it will abide by the decision.
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But calling on South Africans to abide by the principle isn't enough.
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Do they stand to lose thousands a year on lost supervision pay?
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But I had to know right then; I couldn't stand to wait.
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He couldn't stand to be in the autopsy room a moment longer.
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Those who want to go then, come and stand to my right.
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Some banks stand to benefit if the deal does not go through.
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Ms McClure's family plans to stick by her side no matter happens.
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The gregarious go with the future, the solitary stick by the past.
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I've taken that decision and I'm going to stick by that decision.
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I am obliged to you; but I must stick by Mrs. Atterson.
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To stick by her husband, convention told her; and so she decided.
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But the government has said it will stick to its original order.
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On Wednesday, he said that central banks' should stick to their role.
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Our plan is working: we must stick to it, added the Minister.
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However, when she did stick to her dream she became extremely successful.
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The gaming industry can't afford to stick to its traditional business model.
Usage of stand by in English
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The DA will not stand by and let this unjust situation continue.
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HURT or HELP -your choice.' -I stand by these words.
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The charity, however, supported him and said they stand by his actions.
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For the CDU it is quite clear: we stand by this coalition.
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I stand by my actions and my words, but I don't know.
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So, let us stand by it; pray for it; fight for it.
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Men will hear of that, and true men will stand by him.
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But will his surrogate family stand by him when things go wrong?
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I believe that journalists should not stand by while misinformation is spread.
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It is unacceptable for governments to stand by as dole queues lengthen.
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No friend should support or stand by someone who mistreated their friend.
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We said you could choose for yourselves, and we'll stand by that.
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Neither of us could let the other go first, and stand by.
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Images and people had to be strong enough to stand by themselves.
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Children stand by the road loudly cheering when any vehicle drives by.
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Soldiers dressed in military fatigue stand by the helicopter observing the handover.
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Stand by across language varieties
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