His plays have 'stood the test of time'. [=his plays are still read by many people today]
She was crouching down to look at something, but she 'stood up' when she saw me.
She finally 'stood up to' the girl who had been teasing her at school.
(..) l didn't know what to expect. A cricket can't be too careful, you know. Soon as l saw there was no one about, l made my selfat home. As l stood there warming my... myself, l took a look around. Well, sir, you never saw such a place. The most fantastic clocks you ever laid your eyes on. (..)1940 Pinocchio