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as in allow

to give permission for or to approve of They would not stand for their children missing curfew.

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as in stand

to put up with (something painful or difficult) The nanny did not stand for whining from the children.

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as in represent

to serve as a material counterpart of He got a tattoo that stood for his love of fishing.

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Recent Examples of stand for Kia Forum this weekend, enlisting Chappell Roan, PinkPantheress and Adéla as surprise guests for the pop star’s two-night stand for a rave-style experience that didn’t let up for an hour and 40 minutes. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 The $50 million valuation surpassed a Victoria’s Secret record that had stood for 26 years. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Having minds of this caliber eager to participate is the very core of what Serielizados stands for. — Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Aesthetically, the Xbox Ally X20 is far more visually pleasing than the plain black original, and the handheld comes with a simple cardboard stand for showcasing it on your desk or for monitor use. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stand for

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