as in anchors
something or someone to which one looks for support
our old standby in times of trouble
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Noun
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Over the next few seasons, more mainstays like Craig Anderson, Nick Paul, Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Mark Stone were also traded.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025 -
For the recession-proof among us, this co-op is located near local mainstays like Henry Public and Long Island Bar.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gather a collection of pillars and tapers for a vintage look, and place a few candles around your bath for an authentic medieval experience.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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My work experience dealing with local, state and national government, plus my service at the community level, gives me the tools present legislation to reinforce the pillars of our city government from attacks that undermine and destroy our community.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Standbys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standbys. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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