stand for
Example Sentences
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"We will not stand for you in our communities," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
But it can also be used as a platform to give actual information about who candidates are and what they stand for.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
But if history is any guide, that sentence won’t stand for long.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Ubben, whom the company had brought on in 2021 amid the activist campaign, decided not to stand for reelection.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
The sound they stand for will be a single note that is the length of all the tied notes added together.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
