make a stand against
Example Sentences
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Robert Hanus, another of the vigil’s attendees said, that everybody should come together to make a stand against the attack.
From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2023
“We have to make a stand against exploitative publishers and speak up about this to stop things like this from happening again in the future,” Mojiken said.
From The Verge • Aug. 24, 2022
Candlelit vigils were planned across the country on Thursday evening to pay tribute to those who died and to make a stand against racism.
From The Guardian • Feb. 20, 2020
Even this concession may not persuade many MPs who want to make a stand against the Strasbourg court.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2011
“You are right, sir,” cried the lieutenant; “and we must retreat in that direction, for it is of no use to try and make a stand against a hidden enemy.”
From Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop by Piffard, Harold
