uphold
verb (used with object)
to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism.
will be upholding
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future progressiveof uphold.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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“The federal courts have ruled that this decision by this court of appeals decision is the law of the land and we will be upholding it.”
From Time ● Apr. 13, 2015
“Until that discussion, I will be upholding the moratorium imposed by Gov. Kitzhaber.”
From Washington Times ● Feb. 20, 2015
In throwing you to the lions he will be upholding the interests of religion in Rome.
From Androcles and the Lion by Bernard Shaw
