stand tall

phrase

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

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For more than 1,000 years, the towering coastal redwoods at this natural reserve near Guerneville have stood tall, providing shade and tranquility. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026 The buildings were meant to stand tall and proud, according to a commission report. — Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026 The shoes stand tall on a hefty platform and a wide block heel measuring around five inches in height. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Again, while many dip to their left before throwing a hook to the body, the American stands tall and finds the angle with his long reach. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 11 Sep. 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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