to keep the ground or station one has taken; to maintain one's position.

See also: Stand

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.

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After 3 repeated presentations the 'Gref Plan' was finally approved by Putin, fully realising that implementing it would take some resolve and ability to stand one's ground even in adverse moments!

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Drawing up the courage to stand one's ground did not always have to take place at a voter registration office or a segregated lunch counter.

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When faced with a perceived threat of death or serious bodily harm, even if it later proves to be unfounded, a person has the right to use lethal force - to stand one's ground and not retreat.

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To stand one's ground