make a stand

“I’m not coming into the Oval Office to make a point or make a stand. I’m coming in there to deliver for New Yorkers… Working for the people of New York City demands that you work with anyone and everyone.”

"We have to make a stand," Mrs Spragg told Ms Wandelt.

"We need to make a stand," she said.

These features would serve as firebreaks, places for first responders to make a stand and refuge for fleeing residents.

"I will not let the actions of one individual ruin what was a fantastic day for the team and our supporters but it is not okay and I was determined to make a stand," the Jamaica defender said.