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.
(..) but I've come to offer you his. This is the truth... ...is it? No, that's what he told me to tell you. The truth... ...is that I loved him and I stood by him and he sent me to you, like he would send a stagehand to pick up his shirts. I hate him for that. I could spot Angier's methods (..)2006 The Prestige