take a stand
Example Sentences
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The first lady also lashed out at Kimmel in a statement, calling on broadcaster ABC to "take a stand" against the late-night host.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
And when Jimmy Carter announced the return of the selective service in 1980, in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Gil, still an underclassman, decided to take a stand: He refused to sign up.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
If they take a stand against antisemitism, their organization could be weakened and friends could turn their backs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
The answer to repression is to stand up and take a stand.
From Salon • May 6, 2025
What made her a rebel willing to challenge law and custom and risk scorn and rejection to take a stand for women’s right to vote?
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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