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stood for

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past tense of stand for

as in permitted

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

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as in tolerated

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

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as in represented

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 stood for Quotes from Yankee greats make up the park’s signage, and Elston Howard Field was created as a replica of a stadium that stood for 85 years. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 For decades, the Clerk's office in Palm Beach County has consistently stood for professionalism and outstanding service for our customers. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Every practice, every game, every lesson about teamwork, perseverance, and doing things the right way carries a piece of what Jordan stood for. — Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 The station cap has stood for decades as an media ownership restriction rooted in First Amendment principles of fostering a diversity of voices and opinions on America’s airwaves. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 July 2026 The former Excelsior stood for eight decades as a place where Black Charlotte gathered when few other places would have them. — Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026 The Inland Empire amusement park, which stood for more than 50 years, closed for good last weekend. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

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