take a stand
Frequency: 8.020.5 per million words
to take a position to resist or defend something
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- He has taken a public stand on the issue of misuse of hospital funds.
- The organization decided to take a firm stand against discrimination.
- It is crucial for leaders to take a moral stand when faced with injustice.
- Sometimes you just have to take a stand for what you believe in.
- Will anyone take a stand against the proposed policy?
- Unfortunately, no one took a strong stand during the debate.
- We will take a united stand if our rights are threatened.
- The act of taking a stand often requires great courage.
- Environmental activists often take a stand against corporate pollution.
- If you don't take a stand now, things will only get worse.