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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An August Gallup survey found that 46 percent of U.S. adults aged 18 to 29 say businesses should take a stand on social issues, compared to 32 percent of those aged 45 to 59. —

Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 What to watch: Some cities with significant immigrant populations are waiting to take a stand. —

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 See all Example Sentences for take a stand

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