take a stand
Example Sentences
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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
The pair recruited allies to pass out the pins at Golden Globes pre-parties, asking stars if they would be willing to wear the small pins to take a stand during the awards ceremony.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026
If they take a stand against antisemitism, their organization could be weakened and friends could turn their backs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
Nicholls led demonstrators through the parking lot and into the store, where she read aloud the letter asking Home Depot to take a stand against raids.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2025
Realize that you can only stay on the defensive for so long—eventually, you have to take a stand.
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.