1.   But he could doggedly stand his ground.

2.   Daisy, seeking above all not to betray Aunt Millie, had stood her ground, trembling, white-faced.

3.   I calculate, I stand my ground.

4.   I stood my ground, hands on hips, scowling.

5.   Jason vowed to stand his ground, even if it meant losing his job.

6.   Magee stood his ground a moment longer, then headed towards the stone steps.

7.   Nell flinched, but stood her ground.

8.   She stood her ground and got an almighty shove from Vassily, who smiled at me apologetically as he delivered the blow.

9.   She suspected trickery and stood her ground.