stand up to
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State voters, he added, “have really wanted an independent voice around public education,” someone willing at times to stand up to the governor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Cartlidge said the UK's Nato allies are boosting their reserves to "stand up to the more dangerous world we all face".
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
As an activist, Arreola is probably the perfect person to stand up to book banning, but should she have to?
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
"People will win in the end. No authoritarian government can stand up to a united people -- and we are united," said another protester, 59-year-old chemist Irakli Nanadze.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
“Only Kumi could stand up to this threat, and her strength is tied to mine. The rest...they are barely enough to protect the Golden Crescent,” Nyame said sadly.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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