not stand for
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The UK, in response, revoked accreditation for a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse, saying it would "not stand for intimidation of British embassy staff and their families".
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
"The UK does not stand for intimidation of British embassy staff and their families," the British spokesperson added.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
“I do not stand for hate or violence or discrimination.”
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
“This is an attack on LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, and we will not stand for it,” Menin said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
As she spoke, Lucy turned crimson, though it was only momentarily, for her poor wasted veins could not stand for long such an unwonted drain to the head.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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