Sentence examples for took a stand for from inspiring English sources

In an era when the definition and direction of the United States were being contested, leaders at the Derby took a stand for law and order.

Coincidentally, the plan went into effect in 1947, as Robinson joined the Dodgers and Walker took a stand for which he later expressed remorse.

Even in his last days he took a stand for AIDS prevention in a cautionary interview aired on the LOGO channel throughout the week of World AIDS Day.

On Saturday — two nights later — the opening of the Caramoor International Music Festival here certainly took a stand for both brevity and levity.

Gov. David Paterson of New York took a stand for electoral fairness earlier this month when he signed legislation that bans prison-based gerrymandering — the cynical practice of counting prison inmates as "residents," to pad the size of legislative districts.

The New York State Legislature took a stand for electoral fairness last year when it banned prison-based gerrymandering, the cynical practice of counting prison inmates as "residents" to pad the population of legislative districts.

I think a good Christian is someone who takes a stand for what Jesus took a stand for---peace instead of violence, dignity for everyone, caring for the poor.

"It's time to take a stand for our NHS.

They have taken a stand for something they believe in.

(For more information about these stations, you can read the article "Taking a Stand for Office Ergonomics").

"I had to come here and take a stand for the children".