stand behind
phrasal verb
stood behind; standing behind; stands behind
: to support (someone or something)
I'll stand behind you no matter what you decide to do.
I'll stand behind your decision 100 percent.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Advertisement European leaders have stood behind Zelensky on this point.
—Richard Hall, Time, 17 Aug. 2025
When Margo is teaching Sophie how to shoot in the premiere, Margo is standing behind Sophie, guiding her body.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
Cox stands behind its phones, network coverage and technical support, but teenage mood swings?
—Cox Communications, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stand behind
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“Stand behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20behind. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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