stand tall

phrase

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

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These were Black men trying to stand tall in a society that didn’t see them as human. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026 The immature eccentric initially has no plans to head back to the States, until Christy convinces him to stand tall and fight. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2026 Otherwise, start with your hands on the counter, stand tall, and lift one foot off the floor. — Angela Haupt, Time, 27 Oct. 2026 The shoes stand tall on a curved gold-tone stiletto heel measuring around four inches, adding a sculptural, modern element. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 2026.

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