stand for

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Tory Gavito, the president of Way to Win, a progressive donor network and research organization, told Salon that she sees the autopsy as basically agnostic on what, if anything, the Democrats should stand for.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

A promise for what this country strives to stand for.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

"When people don't know who you are, and what you stand for, they don't vote for you."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Burnham said late Thursday he planned to stand for election to parliament, opening the path for him to take on Starmer for the leadership of the ruling Labour Party.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

I ask you how long we gotta stand for it?

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith