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
“That carried meaning for me because I like to think of my clients as people beyond the charges. That helps me stick with them and stand up with them.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2025
Edebiri grew up performing at her parent’s church and would often perform stand up with her friends at open mics when she was in high school.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
"Thank you Mr. President for coming to stand up with us," Fain said.
From Reuters ● Sep. 26, 2023
So many people in so little space that everyone had to stand up, with nothing to eat but peanuts and pretzels.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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