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standing up





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"I am in favour of us standing up to unfair trade practices," Klingbeil said.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

Brook arrived when Razaullah was pushing the speed gun, and the England vice-captain also had to battle his recent weakness with the wicketkeeper standing up.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

“The inhabitants of Zvernec have a message for Rama,” she added, standing up a little taller.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2026

Jourdane spent his life championing the causes he believed in, such as safe conditions for workers, voting rights and standing up for the oppressed, his family said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

I’ve got butterflies doing cartwheels inside my stomach at the thought of standing up in front of the whole class.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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