stand for

Example Sentences

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On Monday, Grossman’s husband, Dr. Peter Grossman, took the witness stand for a second day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"We will not allow an act of violence to have the last word, especially during a year when we are reflecting on the 250th anniversary of America and everything we stand for."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

But if history is any guide, that sentence won’t stand for long.

From Slate • May 28, 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

“The other teachers won’t stand for this. McGonagall and Flitwick and Sprout all know the truth, they know how Dumbledore died. They won’t accept Snape as headmaster. And who are these Carrows?”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling