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

Leonard formally stepped down from his executive role at the Canadian software company in September for health reasons, and on Friday Constellation said he won’t stand for reelection to the board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

General elections are due in 2027, and Vannacci declined to say if he will stand for the Italian parliament.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Her mother wouldn’t stand for her beautiful Galadriel to be in a dump like this for one single minute, once she knew.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson