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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What to watch: Some cities with significant immigrant populations are waiting to take a stand.
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Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Business leaders and their associations should take a stand to defend democracy
You’re all caught up.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Business leaders and their associations should take a stand to defend democracy
You’re all caught up.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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“Take a stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20stand. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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