stick up for
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For decades, Mark Mano’s brother, Barry Mano, would point to that night in Chicago as the moment he decided he needed to do something to stick up for the beleaguered class of sports officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
This doesn’t mean you don’t stick up for yourself now.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 29, 2025
"It's the most important to stick up for people and for peace… We have to use our platforms. What's the point of being at these big events if you're not going to use your privilege?"
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2025
It was just a dirty play, and you stick up for your guys.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2024
She felt anger flash through her; she always did find it easier to stick up for people other than herself.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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