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  1. stand up toverb

    To object to or interfere with the actions of (someone seen as bullying, pushy, or controlling).

  2. stand up toverb

    To withstand, to weather, to survive in spite of.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of stand up to in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of stand up to in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of stand up to in a Sentence

  1. Chris Hayden:

    As the work to end the opioid epidemic continues, West Virginian families need Joe Manchin and Joe Manchin record of results on the front lines, joe's work in passing Jessie's Law is proof that Joe Manchin is committed to fighting the opioid epidemic and will stand up to anyone that gets in Joe Manchin way.

  2. Bernie Sanders:

    People will have to contrast my consistency and my willingness to stand up to Wall Street and corporations with the secretary.

  3. David Blewett:

    It appears that there is something in the rocks that can't stand up to the punishing environment on Mercury's surface and, as a result, is lost in a sublimationlike process.

  4. Bill Hagerty:

    I'm so dismayed by weak-kneed Republicans that will not stand up to this, that won't be the strong voice that we need.

  5. Hillary Clinton:

    It is time to pick a side, either we stand with the gun lobby, or we join the President and stand up to them. I am with him. Please join us.

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