stand up with
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“You’ve got to look at what was the total impact of this person, what was the total impact of this organization over 45 years—and I’ll stand up with mine against anything.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
Current pro-democracy Chilean President Gabriel Boric, who has emphasized the need to stand up with the victims of the Pinochet dictatorship, opened the games in the two-thirds filled 47,000-seat stadium.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
“These issues are being ignored … It takes courage to stand up with the message of peace in these troubled times.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
"I'm very proud that I can stand up with the best young people in China and speak out for everyone," said Cheng.
From Reuters ● Nov. 30, 2022
I stand up with one hand on my forehead.
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
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