stand up
Example Sentences
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For the first time, they banded together to stand up to him.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026
In case after case, the data consistently show these claims don’t stand up to scrutiny, with one 2024 paper exposing the consequences of such false beliefs.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
A Virginia appeals court ruling halted the project, and local officials have declined to stand up for it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
“My generation needs to give back more. We need to stand up more. We need to fight back more. We need to be more like Fred.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
I mean, I don’t think Jonesy wants me to go toe-to-toe with Gene the Mean, but I’m aware she wishes I’d stand up for myself sometimes.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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