take a stand
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When it was time to take a stand for Black people, he didn’t ask for permission, because he was already empowered to do so.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2026
Culver City residents take a stand against a proposed In-N-Out over traffic, pollution and safety concerns, part of a growing national backlash against drive-through eateries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
The first lady also lashed out at Kimmel in a rare statement, calling on US broadcaster ABC to "take a stand" against the late-night host over his comments.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
She said it was time for ABC, the network that broadcasts Kimmel's show, to "take a stand".
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
Third, the city has been blessed by a newspaper, the Atlanta Constitution, that is not afraid to take a stand for right and justice.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
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