upheld

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Tuesday’s ruling whipsawed France’s political establishment, which had been preparing for a realignment of the country’s political order in the event the ban was upheld.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

The Supreme Court heard this case in 2001 and, in a perhaps surprising 5-4 decision, ultimately upheld the limits.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

The European Union’s top court in 2024 upheld a fine of $2.67 billion that EU antitrust officials imposed on Google.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The European Union General Court in 2021 upheld a 2017 European Commission ruling "that Google had violated competition law by favouring its own shopping service".

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The standards upheld by the women of West Computing set a floor for the possibilities of a new generation of girls with a passion for math and hopes for a career beyond teaching.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly