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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Forky’s introduction came in Toy Story 4, starting life as a plastic spork who was then fashioned into a toy thanks to some artful placement of pipe cleaners and popsicle sticks by Buzz and Woody’s current kid, Bonnie.
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For now, though, there’s plenty of reason for cautious optimism as Lloyd tries to finally prove why the Packers have stuck by him.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 15 June 2026
In January 2026, the National Examiner reported that Anne was sticking by her disgraced brother former Prince Andrew’s side.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
But sticking by Platner has costs too.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
For now, though, there’s plenty of reason for cautious optimism as Lloyd tries to finally prove why the Packers have stuck by him.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 15 June 2026
In January 2026, the National Examiner reported that Anne was sticking by her disgraced brother former Prince Andrew’s side.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
But sticking by Platner has costs too.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stick by
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“Stick by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20by. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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