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be upheld

VERB

rest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hang lie reside stay

STRONG

base bottom count establish found ground predicate rely turn

WEAK

be based be contingent be dependent be founded be seated on be supported

Antonyms

STRONG

destroy

WEAK

activate be active carry out do energize move stand walk

Example Sentences

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That authority is more legally durable than Trump’s Ieepa action and is broadly expected to be upheld in court, depending on the details of the investigations set to be released in the coming weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

But investors don’t seem worried about the possibility that the tariffs will be upheld.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

These two sides had 100% win records in the competition this season, playing rugby from the gods at times, and both ensured that style would be upheld as the breathtaking pace continued.

From BBC • May 4, 2025

Bush, and Judge Patricia Millett, appointed by former President Barack Obama — agreed that the TRO should be upheld.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2025

The honour of the medical profession and the prestige of the microscope had to be upheld.

From A Prisoner in Turkey by Still, John

be upheld

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