stand for

Example Sentences

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Before he left, he recounted telling his family: "Even if I die, please stand for your rights. Stand for who you are".

From Barron's

“The personality of what Oakland stands for is something that I would really like to highlight ‘cause I feel that my city gets overlooked.

From Los Angeles Times

Regardless, Tudor isn't standing for it and has challenged his players to stand up and be counted in their fight against relegation.

From BBC

Ebitda stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

From Barron's

That was a difficult moment for Jonas, who says the harsh response involved untrue statements about his character and intentions, “I have always stood for community,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times