upheld
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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His exit followed that of co-presenter Gregg Wallace, who was sacked after 45 allegations of misconduct against him were upheld.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
In a 5-4 decision written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the justices upheld the creation of a second district in the center of the state where Black voters had a near majority.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The administration’s stubbornness in this instance eventually pushed the question of Abrego Garcia’s deportation to the Supreme Court, when the justices upheld an order that required the government to facilitate his return to the U.S.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
An Australian federal court upheld on Thursday a fine against Elon Musk's X for failing to comply with child internet safety regulations, capping a three year legal fight between the tech giant and Canberra.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
And, in all except three, the Court upheld the constitutionality of the search or seizure.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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