stand tall

Example Sentences

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“What I like about those guys is they stand tall in the pocket, so I can see them,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

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

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2025

Upper blocks project out several feet from their base, sit on the edge or stand tall and lean.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 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

The only thing that serves to distinguish us, outwardly at least, is that Silvers stand tall.

From "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard