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stand up against

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This country needs 150 million more reality stars with the courage to stand up against persecution.

So how does Obama stand up against Bush, who has long been criticized for the extent to which he politicized his office?

He was thought brave, for no man in the Ozarks dared to stand up against him in a fight, but at heart he was a coward.

The storm will soon be at its height,” thought he; “I will watch the tents, and see how they stand up against its force.

Then they opened, Custer's repeating rifles pouring out such a shower of lead that nothing could stand up against it.

No longer could the cattle kings stand up against the rights of the people.

Could all this be, and even Roger's iron frame stand up against the battle!

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On this page you'll find 121 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to stand up against, such as: chase away, confront, drive away, drive off, fend off, and hold back/hold off.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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