stand for

Example Sentences

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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

The word "Hyrox" does not actually stand for anything.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Surely, he thinks, Stalin wouldn’t stand for such a travesty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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

Why would they layer on extra socks and stand for hours in the cold?

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama