stand for

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"Working alongside our local South Asian communities to co-create and share this history is vital to what our museums stand for in celebrating diversity, curiosity and shared ownership of our heritage," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 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

Before he left, he recounted telling his family: "Even if I die, please stand for your rights. Stand for who you are".

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

We stand, for a moment, and take in the beauty of Mont-Saint-Michel.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz