Sentence examples for for taking a stand from inspiring English sources

"Occidental employees are thanking us for taking a stand," Mr. Romick said.

One neighbor of Parks' was even killed in 1950 for taking a stand on a bus.

We two jurors have been deemed "brave" and "unusual" for taking a stand.

Mr. Bush knows the price his father paid for taking a stand on the settlement issue.

She says musicians and producers queued to thank her for taking a stand.

It's intolerable today to be forced to hide and to be frightened for taking a stand".

There is no longer any encouragement for taking a stand, moral or otherwise, and those who do so are derided.

I applaud the Red Cross for taking a stand against our unfair detention of 660 detainees at Guantánamo Bay.

I applaud you for taking a stand and supporting Madrid in these difficult times (editorial, March 12).

"I commend our supporters for taking a stand and having the courage to report this matter to the appropriate authorities," said Campbell.

He took to the pulpit and denounced President Obama for taking a stand "in support of sin," and "in opposition to the biblical model of marriage".