stand tall
Example Sentences
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Over at JFK, the ads stand tall and wide, sprawling through just about every corner of Terminal 8.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
“What I like about those guys is they stand tall in the pocket, so I can see them,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025
Never admit defeat, and when things don’t go your way, stand tall, adjust your hat, and find someone to blame.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025
“I am praying for his family during this time of grief, and I hope that that they find comfort knowing his legacy is one that will stand tall for generations.”
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2025
There was a place waiting for them in the capital, a memorial where they could stand tall and be acknowledged for what they’d been through, what they’d done for their country.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
