stand tall

phrase

: to exhibit courage, strength, or calm especially in the face of adversity

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After a year of growth, the park's moon tree is now firmly rooted and standing tall without supports. Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 27 July 2026 Just as Omega appears ready to stand tall, Kevin Knight blindsides him to close the show. Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Meghan Markle shared this heartwarming photo of Lili standing tall and playing with some flowers for the young princess’ fifth birthday on June 4. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Eloy Room stood tall in the face of it all to make the most saves in a 90-minute World Cup match to secure a historic point for Curacao. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stand tall

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“Stand tall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20tall. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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