be upheld

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They will also need robust security to guard workers from guerrilla groups active in Venezuela’s Orinoco belt, as well as certainty that contracts will be upheld, these people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Likewise, the EU issued its own statement, saying that "under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be upheld" without saying whether that applied in this case.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2025

It can be shown in two ways that this interpretation cannot be upheld.

From Dante. An essay. To which is added a translation of De Monarchia. by Church, R. W. (Richard William)