Fly
Stand up
Stand up verb - To withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval.
Usage example: a hypothesis that won't stand up to close analysis
Both terms in one sentence
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In flashbacks before any of the games he would fly into rages that scared his daughter and only his wife was willing to stand up to.
Source: Hair-Trigger Temper - The Alt Eisen Riese is equipped with a Dual Tesla Drive, but it can't fly; this is because it's so heavy and awkward that it needs the Dual Tesla Drive to stand up.
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We can fly Past the Moon and Mars We'll fly to the stars We'll fly 'til our dream's in sight Say Da Garn Now stand up and fight With all of your might To make a future that is bright!
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