Sentence examples for taken a specific stand from inspiring English sources

The president has not taken a specific stand on exploration in the Great Lakes, but his energy policy is based on increasing domestic oil and gas production.

"Looking at the politics of the situation, I doubt whether any of the developing countries will make any commitments before they have seen the developed countries take a specific stand".

Begin by taking a specific stand on the ethical issue.

After supporting embryonic stem cell research generally, Mr. Romney took a more specific stand against creating embryos for scientific experimentation.

If it takes a specific kind of woman to stand the "feminist test," one who is not so involved with her husband, perhaps, or one who is without political ambition, or one who is a feminist yet somehow "transcends" her womanhood (as "Obama aims to transcend race"), I am afraid we will never see that woman.

But Kerry remained proud of having taken a stand and of the stand he took.

Hollywood has hardly ever taken a lonely stand for liberty.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York has taken a strong stand against gerrymandering.

I've taken a short stand on technology.

Even racing series have taken a stand.

Even the N.A.A.C.P. has taken a stand.