stand tall
Example Sentences
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"He had an attitude that sent us a message: if I'm standing here, you have to stand here, stand tall and keep going," she said.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
Sir Keir stressed that the UK would "always stand tall and united" against those seeking to harm Jewish communities.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2025
The city’s signature palm trees stand tall, while Easter eggs like the sweeping searchlights of a Hollywood premiere reveal themselves on a second glance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2025
Think of the frosting on a cupcake: you want peaks that stand tall, not slump.
From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2025
This is where the library’s new arrivals are put on display, the freshly laminated hardcovers facing out; they stand tall on their top shelves, their pages crisp and unread, their bindings flexible yet strong.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
