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[stand-uhp] / ˈstændˌʌp /






















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Because when the U.S. made that goal stand up for a 1-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago, the Americans qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 40 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The latter would involve discussions with the UK government, which would fit into Plaid's campaign message that it would stand up for Wales.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“But all these people have stood behind me and I’m going to stand up for them. I need to make sure they are made whole. I can’t walk away.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

What does all this do to the good people who want to stand up and now feel that to go on the record in any investigation—in any prosecution ever—is to put themselves in the crosshairs?

From Slate • May 26, 2026

I wished that we could help them, that I could stand up and fight shoulder to shoulder with the men who stood for freedom, but, of course, I couldn’t.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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