- present participle of uphold.
upholding
Example Sentences
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The Walter family issued a press release that said it is upholding its philanthropic commitments and highlighted its funding to Academy Group.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Lee offered no explanation of why he was upholding her sentence.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
Legal service providers said at the heart of the matter is upholding due process, protecting children from exploitation and ensuring the federal government follows its own laws.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
A spokesperson for Greene King said it respected the tribunal's decision and that it was committed to upholding the highest standards of employee welfare.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
And so it was I who, upholding an old Greek custom no one remembered anymore, stayed behind on Middlesex, blocking the door, so that Milton’s spirit wouldn’t reenter the house.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
