sticking up for (Meaning)

sticking up for

to rob at gunpoint, to stand upright or on end, a robbery at gunpoint, to speak or act in defense of

The brave bystander wouldn't hesitate sticking up for the victim against the bully.
Although he was smaller, he had no problem sticking up for his beliefs.
Lisa always sticks up for the underdog and fights for what's right.
Despite the consequences, she stood strong, sticking up for her principles.
The company's new policy on sticking up for ethical practices was met with mixed reactions.
The protective big sister was quick to stick up for her younger sibling when they were teased.
The teacher praised the student for sticking up for a classmate who was being bullied.
The manager refused to tolerate any wrongdoing and made it clear that employees were expected to stick up for each other.
The neighbor's dog was known for sticking up for its territory by barking ferociously at strangers.
The students planned a peaceful protest, sticking up for their demands for fairer grading practices.

to rob at gunpoint, to stand upright or on end, a robbery at gunpoint, to speak or act in defense of

standing up for, upholding, justifying,defending, maintaining,supporting, advocating, arguing,asserting, affirming

forsaking, retracting,taking back, reversing, abandoning, withdrawing,switching, abjuring, recanting, rebutting

The brave bystander wouldn't hesitate sticking up for the victim against the bully.

Although he was smaller, he had no problem sticking up for his beliefs.

Lisa always sticks up for the underdog and fights for what's right.

Despite the consequences, she stood strong, sticking up for her principles.