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Stand People Meaning Stop Wrong Bad Happening Millions

Word stand by (3)
Meaning

Meaning: to do nothing to stop something wrong or something bad from happening
Example For example:

  • stand by We can't stand by while millions of people are dying of starvation and disease.

  • stand by The world just stood by while thousands of people were murdered by their own government's soldiers.

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