stand up against
Example Sentences
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When something is that stupid, that wasteful, other members of Congress need to stand up against the people pushing it.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
They say they will "defend the rights of migrants and stand up against the Hostile Environment created by politicians in Westminster".
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
Their principle — stand up against alleged cheating — is courageous at a time few want to go on the record and risk getting disciplined by their administration for a controversial stance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2024
In Babb’s novel, women stand up against the atrocities they are faced with, and they make it known that they work as hard as men.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2024
Will your educated guesses stand up against the Great Scientific Process?
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
