take a stand
Example Sentences
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Culver City residents take a stand against a proposed In-N-Out over traffic, pollution and safety concerns, part of a growing national backlash against drive-through eateries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
The first lady also lashed out at Kimmel in a statement, calling on broadcaster ABC to "take a stand" against the late-night host.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
And when Jimmy Carter announced the return of the selective service in 1980, in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Gil, still an underclassman, decided to take a stand: He refused to sign up.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
In a September letter, nine associations representing retailers and restaurants begged Congress to take a stand on rounding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025
What made her a rebel willing to challenge law and custom and risk scorn and rejection to take a stand for women’s right to vote?
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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