stick by
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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In January 2026, the National Examiner reported that Anne was sticking by her disgraced brother former Prince Andrew’s side.
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
But sticking by Platner has costs too.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Nonetheless Ives is sticking by his call that the market resembles 1997, not 1999, in terms of bubble risk.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 29 May 2026
While their 2021-2022 run of shows felt like a celebration of their careers up to that point, a healthy mix of songs new and old, Arirang solidly felt like a show for those who have stuck by the group and are fully immersed in Arirang as an album.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
But sticking by Platner has costs too.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Nonetheless Ives is sticking by his call that the market resembles 1997, not 1999, in terms of bubble risk.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 29 May 2026
While their 2021-2022 run of shows felt like a celebration of their careers up to that point, a healthy mix of songs new and old, Arirang solidly felt like a show for those who have stuck by the group and are fully immersed in Arirang as an album.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
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“Stick by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20by. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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