stand for

Example Sentences

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That election cycle was also the last stand for the Hill editor.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

“Our union was very small, and it was very difficult for us to stand for what we believe in,” Galan-Jaramillo said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The co-founder won’t stand for re-election to the board, Netflix said in its first earnings report since pulling out of the Warner Discovery bid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"Working alongside our local South Asian communities to co-create and share this history is vital to what our museums stand for in celebrating diversity, curiosity and shared ownership of our heritage," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Who do you think you are, coming in here yelling at these children? I won’t stand for it. You need to leave this house. Now!”

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia