take a stand
idiom
: to express one's opinion
It's time for you to take a stand and tell them that things need to change.
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Collins and others in leadership must take a stand.
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Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
That post went viral and was the first spark that helped Watts embolden millions of women to take a stand.
—Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Nothing will ever change until a select group of NFL players and their agents take a stand, and this might be that time.
—Omar Kelly
july 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
The need for leadership Martin needs players to take a stand and communicate.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
That post went viral and was the first spark that helped Watts embolden millions of women to take a stand.
—Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Nothing will ever change until a select group of NFL players and their agents take a stand, and this might be that time.
—Omar Kelly
july 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
The need for leadership Martin needs players to take a stand and communicate.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2025
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“Take a stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20stand. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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