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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But will some take a stand against Bezos and Sanchez’s friendly relationship with Trump, if only to not aggravate their liberal fan base?
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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
Sponsor Micro Businesses; Fund Grants A majority of consumers prefer brands that take a stand on social issues.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
And the school's inadequate response was a major reason why Mani decided to take a stand, seemingly viewing the school as a vehicle furthering her harassment.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
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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
Sponsor Micro Businesses; Fund Grants A majority of consumers prefer brands that take a stand on social issues.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
And the school's inadequate response was a major reason why Mani decided to take a stand, seemingly viewing the school as a vehicle furthering her harassment.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Take a stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20stand. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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