stand for
Example Sentences
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But if history is any guide, that sentence won’t stand for long.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Ubben, whom the company had brought on in 2021 amid the activist campaign, decided not to stand for reelection.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
“I believe in this deeply. I stand behind it. I stand for it.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Burnham said late Thursday he planned to stand for election to parliament, opening the path for him to take on Starmer for the leadership of the ruling Labour Party.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“They’ll let their kids go without an education, but Little Rock won’t stand for no football?”
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
