upheld
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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If upheld, the immunity would eliminate a pending tax liability estimated at $100 million.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
An appeals court last week upheld a district court order halting work on the ballroom but put its ruling on hold to allow for the administration to appeal to the Supreme Court.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Complaints regarding television and live streaming service adverts for the film were not upheld by the regulator, as Clearcast - which pre-approves TV and streaming ads - had applied a post-19:30 scheduling restriction.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Of those, judges have upheld four grand jury subpoenas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The presiding judge upheld the M’Naghten Rule, and the jury gave the state the death penalty it demanded.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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