stand tall

Example Sentences

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"He had an attitude that sent us a message: if I'm standing here, you have to stand here, stand tall and keep going," she said.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

In an op-ed titled “You Can’t Cancel Me” published in the Santa Clarita Valley Signal this month, Grewal said “these attacks have only made me more determined to stand tall, speak louder and fight harder.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

Think of the frosting on a cupcake: you want peaks that stand tall, not slump.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2025

“I am praying for his family during this time of grief, and I hope that that they find comfort knowing his legacy is one that will stand tall for generations.”

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2025

I can’t stand tall enough and put my weight into the swing.

From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes