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Definition stick by in American English

stick by phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to continue to support someone who is in a difficult situation

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2

to do something that you promised or decided that you would do

Example

The principal is sticking by his decision to retire next year.

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Definition stick by in American English