stand on

Example Sentences

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Samuelson urged her colleagues to stand strong: “There are times when you need courage; stand on principle even if you stand alone.”

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

When you’re an employee-journalist at the money-losing news division of a conglomerate in need of government approval for a major transaction, you can stand on principle and make a fuss, and that’s fine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

On a workbench nearby, sea mine-shaped lamps stand on metal casts of hawk feet alongside caged bubble glass lanterns that appear as if they might burst from internal pressure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

We stand on the cusp of the biggest set of elections since the general election two years ago.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“Don’t try to stand on it,” Mr. Palmer said.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret