stand up to
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Above all, it aims to stand up to the Chinese, who are gearing up in this technology.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
But Burke’s attorneys pushed for an immediate hearing, claiming the prosecution’s case couldn’t stand up to scrutiny.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
"The government needs to stand up to these polluters to protect our water," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Across the nation, similar stories are playing out as communities stand up to some of the biggest names in tech, like OpenAI and Google.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
He wronged me, and I have to stand up to that.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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