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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Despite getting only 20 mpg with the new gas-guzzling SUV, Kelly has shown America the right way to take a stand when a company or executive declares war on your livelihood, values or beliefs.
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Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
What to Know Castaneda emphasized the need for undocumented immigrants to take a stand despite the looming threat of deportation.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
But will some take a stand against Bezos and Sanchez’s friendly relationship with Trump, if only to not aggravate their liberal fan base?
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Finally, the art of the deal requires counterproposals and a willingness to take a stand.
—Harvey Young, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
What to Know Castaneda emphasized the need for undocumented immigrants to take a stand despite the looming threat of deportation.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
But will some take a stand against Bezos and Sanchez’s friendly relationship with Trump, if only to not aggravate their liberal fan base?
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Finally, the art of the deal requires counterproposals and a willingness to take a stand.
—Harvey Young, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for take a stand
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“Take a stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20stand. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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