stand for

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Tory Gavito, the president of Way to Win, a progressive donor network and research organization, told Salon that she sees the autopsy as basically agnostic on what, if anything, the Democrats should stand for.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

A promise for what this country strives to stand for.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Paul doesn't stand for re-election for another two years.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Burnham said late Thursday he planned to stand for election to parliament, opening the path for him to take on Starmer for the leadership of the ruling Labour Party.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Hill House, not sane, stood by itself against its hills, holding darkness within; it had stood so for eighty years and might stand for eighty more.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson