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Throughout his 15 years in opposition, Hichilema portrayed himself as an upholder of democratic values.

From BBC Nov. 26, 2025

How does “the papa,” the upholder of tradition, as the musical’s opening number spells out, maintain his self-respect, if not his authority?

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2025

Raisi was a protege of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and a devoted upholder of religious rule in the country.

From Seattle Times May 24, 2024

Hosmer saw himself as a protector, not as an upholder of the game’s codes.

From Washington Post Aug. 22, 2020

The Captain, as a stout upholder of Church and Crown, must be handled delicately; a dry old stick breaks so easily.

From The Soul of Susan Yellam by Horace Annesley Vachell




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