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stand up

[stand-uhp] / ˈstændˌʌp /






















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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

“Are we going to be able to stand up from that?’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"People will win in the end. No authoritarian government can stand up to a united people -- and we are united," said another protester, 59-year-old chemist Irakli Nanadze.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

But that doesn’t justify our coach and our general manager to stand up and trade our best player.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

If Emma can stand up for me, I can stand up for her.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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