stand tall
Example Sentences
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Over at JFK, the ads stand tall and wide, sprawling through just about every corner of Terminal 8.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
The city’s signature palm trees stand tall, while Easter eggs like the sweeping searchlights of a Hollywood premiere reveal themselves on a second glance.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025
"This event is testament to that and will help our region stand tall on the national and international stage."
From BBC • May 7, 2025
Think of the frosting on a cupcake: you want peaks that stand tall, not slump.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2025
“You’re a good friend, Bongo. But sometimes all you can do is stand tall and reach deep.”
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
