stand up for
phrase
: to defend against attack or criticism
He stood up for his friend.
You have to stand up for yourself.
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“Stand up for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20up%20for. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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