- present participle of uphold.
upholding
Example Sentences
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The emergency application comes one week after an appeals court ordered construction to stop until Congress approves, upholding a ruling won by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which sued the administration last year.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 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
"I will lead a reform-oriented Federal Reserve, learning from past successes and mistakes, both escaping static frameworks and models, and upholding clear standards of integrity and performance," Warsh said.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
In a statement the health board said it was committed to upholding professional standards and had arrangements in place to provide safe care for patients.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
In 1874, the US Supreme Court handed down a unanimous opinion upholding the lower court.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
