stand for

Example Sentences

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"All they stand for is anger, hatred, and destruction," roared a hoarse Viktor Orban.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

But they couldn’t stand for what was happening at Quirky Books, which had changed dramatically since those fateful days in 2020.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Surely, he thinks, Stalin wouldn’t stand for such a travesty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Before he left, he recounted telling his family: "Even if I die, please stand for your rights. Stand for who you are".

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

“And who will stand for me and the children, for the rest of the mothers and babies of Bumblebee, when we are all alone?”

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper