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take a stand

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take a stand (against someone or something)
to take a position in opposition to someone or something; to oppose or resist someone or something. The treasurer was forced to take a stand against the board because of its wasteful spending. The treasurer took a stand, and others agreed.
See also: stand, take
take a stand
to publicly express an opinion about something, especially to say whether you support or are against something (usually + on ) Many politicians fail to take a stand on equal rights for women.
See hold ground, stick to guns, stand on its head, stand out a mile, can't stand the pace, stand pat, stand out like a sore thumb, stand tall
See also: stand, take
take a stand
to publicly express an opinion Finally, somebody is going to have to say this is the right thing to do, to take a stand.
See also: stand, take
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The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Coun Randal Brew, handed out the Local Hero awards and a pounds 1,000 prize to each of the winners, who will now be entered in the national Take A Stand awards.
North City News: Taking a stand; ASTON: Local heroes honoured for ... by Birmingham Mail (England)
Representatives from the Lilac House Tenants and Residents' Association will receive a Take a Stand award from the Home Office to recognise their work in combating anti-social behaviour on Holly Crescent Estate in Sacriston.
Caring householders win award for second year by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
We need more people like them who will take a stand and make a difference.
Reid honours lout-fighting couple by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
 
 
 
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