Example sentences of "[noun sg] stand [adv prt] for [pos pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Rights are a central issue in being assertive ( see page 8 ) , since a decision to be assertive , as opposed to aggressive or submissive , is in effect a decision to stand up for your rights in a way that respects other people 's rights . |
| 2 | Every social worker has a responsibility to stand up for their own profession , to accept criticism humbly when it is due , and to explain why things are done in certain ways . |
| 3 | At a time when the recession continues to take its toll on the profitability and performance of most high street retailers , one sector stands out for its growing success : The quick-service restaurant sector . |
| 4 | At least education has given people confidence to stand up for their own rights ’ . |
| 5 | ‘ She had not the spirit to stand up for her own mother . |
| 6 | Therefore , we could spotlight that here was a writer standing up for his rights . ’ |