stand against

Frequency: 7.516.0 per million words

a position of opposition towards something

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  • We must stand against all forms of discrimination.
  • Two candidates will be standing against her in the upcoming election.
  • The community vowed to stand against the proposed factory.
  • He decided to stand against the incumbent mayor, hoping for change.
  • She bravely chose to stand against the powerful corporation.
  • She has announced her intention to stand against the current party leader.
  • It's important to stand against injustice, even if you're alone.
  • Many new faces are expected to stand against established politicians this year.
  • Many historical figures had to stand against the prevailing norms.
  • Despite the low odds, he felt compelled to stand against the popular candidate.
  • Will you stand against the tide of public opinion?
  • The young activist is preparing to stand against a long-serving senator.
  • The activist group continues to stand against environmental destruction.
  • Historically, it has been challenging to stand against a well-funded campaign.
  • He felt compelled to stand against the unfair regulations.
  • Who will stand against the president in the next presidential race?
  • Students decided to stand against the tuition fee hike.
  • A local businessman publicly declared he would stand against the council member.
  • To truly make a difference, sometimes you have to stand against the majority.
  • No one dared to stand against the powerful political machine in the last election.