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stand up

[stand-uhp] / ˈstændˌʌp /






















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Because when the U.S. made that goal stand up for a 1-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago, the Americans qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 40 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

They tried to stand up for multiracial democracy and the rule of law in the face of the state’s defiance.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

“But all these people have stood behind me and I’m going to stand up for them. I need to make sure they are made whole. I can’t walk away.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Sabalenka insists the aim is not to make themselves wealthier but to "stand up and fight" for lower-ranked players.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“Well, if a fella’s too weak to stand up to his mama, I say good riddance.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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