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stand up

[stand-uhp] / ˈstændˌʌp /






















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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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