stand for

Example Sentences

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Every team will have a different programme, but Stella's point fundamentally stands for all - teams plan upgrades months in advance, so the cancellation of one race or another won't change that.

From BBC

Before he left, he recounted telling his family: "Even if I die, please stand for your rights. Stand for who you are".

From Barron's

“The personality of what Oakland stands for is something that I would really like to highlight ‘cause I feel that my city gets overlooked.

From Los Angeles Times

Regardless, Tudor isn't standing for it and has challenged his players to stand up and be counted in their fight against relegation.

From BBC

Ebitda stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

From Barron's