stand up
Example Sentences
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“As it had been, so it still was,” the narrator observes, “when it came time to stand up and be men, those who got to their feet were the women.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
I could easily stand up in the first-class pod, with ceiling height about 7 feet and total space about 47 square feet.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
"The graffiti will be removed once the investigation is complete. With antisemitism on the rise here and across the globe, we will always stand up for our Jewish community and fight back against hate."
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
They say they will "defend the rights of migrants and stand up against the Hostile Environment created by politicians in Westminster".
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Anya tried again to stand up, but her legs were too weak.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack