stand for
Example Sentences
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He was asked to stand for the verdicts.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Burnham confirmed on X that he would stand for the leadership of the ruling Labour Party.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
On Monday, Grossman’s husband, Dr. Peter Grossman, took the witness stand for a second day.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"We will not allow an act of violence to have the last word, especially during a year when we are reflecting on the 250th anniversary of America and everything we stand for."
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
No matter how worried she is about me, she still won’t stand for rudeness.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
