as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
thanks for sticking with me after all my other so-called friends turned their backs the governor has sworn to stick to his campaign promises
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Verb
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The Trump administration stands by its decision, as does FBI Director Kash Patel.—
Mackenzie Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 July 2025 -
But perhaps the most interesting facet of the museum is the volunteers who stand by to answer questions.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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The medium-to-long-range layer, David’s Sling, has replaced Patriot batteries supplied by the United States, defending against both aircraft, cruise missiles, and short-range ballistic missiles using a missile called Stunner.—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Thanks to the oceans on either side of us, the frozen wasteland to the north, and a gentle behemoth to the south, no one thought much about having to defend our borders.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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“Stick (to or with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20%28to%20or%20with%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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