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Webster Dictionary
Stand-bynoun
one who, or that which, stands by one in need; something upon which one relies for constant use or in an emergency
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of stand-by in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of stand-by in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of stand-by in a Sentence
Yes, we stand by the child of our city. And we deal with Karl Marx in a constructive and active way, we are glad to receive this present, this gesture of friendship.
Would I do it again? All I can say is I did it and I stand by it.
I still stand by what I said, which is in long terms, compared to the last century, there are, in fact, fewer people dying of the means -- that you look at, by state war, violence, health, etc., but that's not what's important.
My record is a strong conservative record that I stand by, that I believe does accurately represent the principles and priorities of the people in Alabama’s 2nd district – whether we’re talking about the military or farmers or veterans, fighting for the unborn.
I will stand by what I did, but I'm not career suicidal.
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