stand for

Example Sentences

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If Mr. Guan is deported, it will be a tragedy for him—and for the freedom that America still claims to stand for.

From The Wall Street Journal

That means the cost of chips that may have to be replaced in a few years or less can be lumped together with buildings that can stand for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a culmination of the themes that the director has discussed across his body of work, conveyed here in the reflective and gripping ordeal of a regular man standing for what he believes in.

From Los Angeles Times

For all fund investors, NAV is supposed to stand for “net asset value.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions as I do not stand for any form of racism, bigotry or hate of another group of people.”

From Los Angeles Times