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stand up

[stand-uhp] / ˈstændˌʌp /






















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State voters, he added, “have really wanted an independent voice around public education,” someone willing at times to stand up to the governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Harpootlian asked the judge to allow Murdaugh to appear in the next hearing in street clothes, gesturing for Murdaugh to stand up in his orange jumpsuit labeled “SCDC” for S.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Cartlidge said the UK's Nato allies are boosting their reserves to "stand up to the more dangerous world we all face".

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

For the first time, they banded together to stand up to him.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

Everyone is watching me as I stand up.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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