upholding
- present participle of uphold.
Example Sentences
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But it suffered a legal blow in June last year when the EU top court's adviser recommended upholding the fine in an opinion, describing Google's arguments as "ineffective".
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
But its most famous line—“Attention must be paid”—illuminates its greater significance as a drama upholding the importance of the individual, an idea enshrined in the Declaration of Independence itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
The father added there was "too much focus on cost savings, rather than upholding the principles of the system".
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
“Our responsibility goes beyond adopting regulations — we are committed to upholding them by identifying violations and holding companies accountable for meeting emissions standards.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Not the fear of God, but upholding your own sense of honor and obeying your own conscience.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
