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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The best leaders of tomorrow will be those who take a stand against the relentless churn of productivity and instead create environments where success is measured not just by profits but also by the health and satisfaction of their employees. —

Vivek Rana, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 For companies that take a stand, the benefits are clear. —

Leeatt Rothschild, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 Robert Smith is far from the first musician to take a stand against Ticketmaster, but his desire to advocate for concertgoers goes back to 1978. —

Jade Gomez, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024 The federal government should take a stand and strike down state laws that effectively legalize crime, undermining the rule of law and threatening public safety nationwide. —

Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take a stand

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