stand up
Example Sentences
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“I got into it because I was a mom who saw too many families being ignored, too many classrooms falling behind, and too many elected officials unwilling to stand up for our kids.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
It has decided to stand up for its First Amendment rights and to push back.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
The latter would involve discussions with the UK government, which would fit into Plaid's campaign message that it would stand up for Wales.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
“But all these people have stood behind me and I’m going to stand up for them. I need to make sure they are made whole. I can’t walk away.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
But Karli did not want me to stand up for him.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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