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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Walmart+ stands behind members with free online pet services through Pawp and free flat tire repair and road hazard warranty for customers who purchase and install a set of tires at Walmart.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Jeanette Taylor, 20th, stood behind Mitts’ mandate.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
But top Republican leaders are so far standing behind him.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 25 June 2025
In October 2024, the group were spotted chatting outside of a restaurant in New York City, during which Lively and Joanna were all smiles as Chip stood behind the pair.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 June 2025
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Jeanette Taylor, 20th, stood behind Mitts’ mandate.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
But top Republican leaders are so far standing behind him.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 25 June 2025
In October 2024, the group were spotted chatting outside of a restaurant in New York City, during which Lively and Joanna were all smiles as Chip stood behind the pair.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 June 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 7 Jul. 2025.
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