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stand up

[stand-uhp] / ˈstændˌʌp /






















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Those who stand up for their ideals and principles without compromise, and seek to communicate them clearly, certainly won’t win every election, and they may well suffer for their convictions.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

He added: “And so to be able to stand up and say ‘Hey, it is not incompatible to be a Jewish leader and a progressive leader’ is something that clearly voters agreed with and embraced.”

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

He said politicians who are prepared to stand up and make the difficult decisions are what is needed.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who came to power last year by promising to stand up to Trump’s economic aggression, has said that Canada could retaliate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

I will stand up to people who are cruel or thoughtless, and I will stand beside those who are too easy to pick on.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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