stick up
Example Sentences
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Ultimately, it’s about challenging yourself to get vulnerable, which means many things to Kris, including the courage to stick up for a movie regardless of its current standing in the zeitgeist.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 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
Neel slid the long stick up to his sister when they reached the hollow and shone the flashlight on her hands.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
