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stick up



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It comes down to whether gamers have enough awareness to stick up for their rights, or they want an industry that offers less choice at a higher cost.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

For decades, Mark Mano’s brother, Barry Mano, would point to that night in Chicago as the moment he decided he needed to do something to stick up for the beleaguered class of sports officials.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

This doesn’t mean you don’t stick up for yourself now.

From MarketWatch Dec. 29, 2025

“Like blades of grass that stick up too far and end up being trimmed back, stocks may sport elevated yields due to unsustainable payout ratios,” Stovall wrote.

From Barron's Oct. 27, 2025

Gently, I smooth out the strands that stick up in the air.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung




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