stand for
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Infantino, 56, will stand for election for a fourth time in March, with his opponents having until 18 November to find an alternative candidate.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“Don’t try to smooth your voice out. They may hate what you stand for and what you’re saying, but you want them to know it’s you on TV.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
"I stand for Israel, the land of God," he said at the time, according to local media.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Fifa has confirmed Infantino will stand for a fourth term in the Fifa presidential election in March.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The other camps were provided with coal, but Jerome’s director, Mr. Taylor, wouldn’t stand for that.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
