stand tall
Example Sentences
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In an op-ed titled “You Can’t Cancel Me” published in the Santa Clarita Valley Signal this month, Grewal said “these attacks have only made me more determined to stand tall, speak louder and fight harder.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 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
“I am praying for his family during this time of grief, and I hope that that they find comfort knowing his legacy is one that will stand tall for generations.”
From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2025
He reminded himself to stand tall, just like his father had done a few minutes before.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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