After coming out, Megan became a prominent voice for equality, standing up for LGBT rights, women’s equality, and more social causes.

Source: https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-megan-rapinoe-soccer-player-3629969/

A human standing up is just not the right shape for a lion's prey.

Source: https://k2radio.com/multiple-casper-residents-have-reported-a-mountain-lion-sighting-on-the-east-side-of-town/

And yet, I couldn’t find a single practicing Catholic among all those relatives, to serve as the adult standing up for her.

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/12/no_author/bible-thumping-and-walking-the-walk/

Another snap, meanwhile, saw the musician standing up wearing nothing.

Source: https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00206163.html

BAE is currently blackballed by some 'ethical' investors but, he argues, Ukraine highlights their positive role in safeguarding democracies and standing up to tyrants.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-11609723/As-BAE-boss-prepares-bow-issues-stark-plea.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Before standing up, Pelletier pumped out a few push-ups in the shallow water while surrounded by cheering crowds.

Source: https://www.abbynews.com/news/kelowna-athlete-battles-icy-water-hallucinations-in-swimming-entirety-of-okanagan-lake/

Being brave is standing up for yourself and what you believe instead of pushing your ideas aside because someone said it was weird or wrong.

Source: https://bcdemocrat.com/2023/02/08/stories-of-success-how-brown-county-middle-schoolers-define-success/

Both players had their moments, with Hoy breaking for Hull's first try of the game and Litten standing up with another fearless display despite the 18-32 defeat.

Source: https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/tony-smith-hails-key-danny-8530935

But he’s doing what he has always done: standing up for New Jersey residents, regardless of the context.

Source: https://newjerseyglobe.com/stomping-grounds/stomping-grounds-toll-hikes-kean-johnson-phantom-candidates-and-halloween/

Estelle is standing up in support of Chantelle who has been making headlines for speaking out against her landlord after they refused to negotiate the rental price hike.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/real-life/article-12005701/Estelle-Landy-says-Australian-renters-legal-rights-amid-cost-living-crisis-rental-hikes.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Every detail of standing up the new department required tremendous attention to detail and effort.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/03/04/opinion/opinion-contributor/reflections-and-regrets-20-years-after-i-opened-the-department-of-homeland-security/

Former Australian of the Year joked from the MCG: “My god that was the closest I’ve ever been to standing up.”

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/cbd/how-most-pollies-got-swept-away-by-matilda-mania-20230813-p5dw48.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Georgie Laming, campaign director at charity Hope Not Hate, said: “Niall Fraser and the Scottish Family Party say they’re standing up for traditional family values, however the truth is very sinister.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/extremist-who-heckled-first-minister-30849057

He is too old and too feeble to stand up to any questioning, let alone standing up to a loose cannon like Kennedy.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/29/lucas-bidens-debate-phobia/

He said that he then managed to get on to a ledge but Mr Farrell had difficulty standing up.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2023/09/20/son-describes-father-struggling-in-sea-before-drowning-during-coasteering-event/

His support for Lungu was so unwavering that he had to cross swords with the indefatigable Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu (retired) for siding with the masses and standing up to the PF brutal regime!

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/05/31/bishop-banda-and-fr-salengeta-compromised-they-cant-offer-credible-checks-and-balances/

“I am the king (of stick) and I’m standing up for the St Mary’s gayelle.

Source: https://www.newsamericasnow.com/stickfighting-king-ready-to-defend-crown/

If we want to stay free, to keep our rights, we need to start standing up and defending them.

Source: https://www.sabethaherald.com/2023/11/20/voice-of-democracy-patriots-pen-top-three-recognized-2/

“I make no apologies for standing up for issues of importance to the people I represent in Moray, many of whom share my concern that this show is inappropriate for babies and young children.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23571299.ross-accused-homophobia-drag-queen-story-time-opposition/?ref=rss

“I’mencouragedandinspiredtoseeso many organizations standing up and speaking out against racism and making B.C. a more welcoming place.”

Source: https://thelinkpaper.ca/60organizationsreceive-funding-to-buildanti-racistcommunities/