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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Following the example of multiple local governments across the Kansas City metro, the Jackson County Legislature is looking to take a stand against the opening of any federal immigration detention facilities in the area.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
Young has been known to take a stand using access to his music.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Whalen recalled a particular moment where Drew stepped in to take a stand.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Stocktonians are coming together to take a stand against the violence in their city.
—Tori Apodaca, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
Young has been known to take a stand using access to his music.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Whalen recalled a particular moment where Drew stepped in to take a stand.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Stocktonians are coming together to take a stand against the violence in their city.
—Tori Apodaca, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Take a stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20stand. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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