stick by
phrasal 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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Throughout the tumult, Ellison seemingly stuck by his mantra that superior storytelling is the way to drive long-term value.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
The administration continues to stick by its stance on the files, but has called for federal courts to release grand jury testimony in related investigations including Maxwell's case.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 24 July 2025
During the second practice of training camp on Wednesday afternoon, Pickens and Lamb stuck by each other for most of the practice, participating in individual drills, team drills and sideline activities while being basically attached at the hip.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
In the divide, B/R is sticking by TNT Sports’ side.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 July 2025
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
The administration continues to stick by its stance on the files, but has called for federal courts to release grand jury testimony in related investigations including Maxwell's case.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 24 July 2025
During the second practice of training camp on Wednesday afternoon, Pickens and Lamb stuck by each other for most of the practice, participating in individual drills, team drills and sideline activities while being basically attached at the hip.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
In the divide, B/R is sticking by TNT Sports’ side.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 July 2025
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 20 Aug. 2025.
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