stand for

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Tory Gavito, the president of Way to Win, a progressive donor network and research organization, told Salon that she sees the autopsy as basically agnostic on what, if anything, the Democrats should stand for.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

A promise for what this country strives to stand for.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

That rule change allowed Manivannan to stand for election to the Scottish Parliament.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

One of those directors, Mariam Naficy, has informed the board that she won’t stand for re-election at the coming annual meeting, according to a Victoria’s Secret news release on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Fern knew when she was being outfoxed and wouldn’t stand for it.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia