uphold
verb (used with object)
to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism.
will uphold
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future tenseof uphold.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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"We hope that France and Germany, as major economies in the world, will uphold openness, cooperation and free trade," the commerce ministry said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
“For as long as I serve at the Fed, I will uphold the principle of political independence in service to the American people,” she added.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 21, 2026
"Policing will uphold the government's decisions, and we'll act robustly to do so, but the bigger picture is a focus on responsible dog ownership," Mr Hobrough said.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2025
But some organizers are skeptical he will uphold those promises.
From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2024
"Long live any monarch who learns to speak of mercy, pity, and peace while still in his mother's arms. People, behold your king! Beowulf will uphold and protect him as long as he lives!"
From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye
