- present participle of uphold.
upholding
Example Sentences
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A state appeals court decision upholding the marital status policy is being appealed to the state Supreme Court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
“We’re upholding election integrity,” said Ms. Nessel, a Democrat, “by investigating all claims of non-citizen voters, as rare as they are, and holding bad actors accountable.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
A spokesperson for the department said it was "committed to restoring nature and cleaning up our rivers whilst upholding the highest animal welfare standards".
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 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
The most famous Supreme Court decision upholding mandatory minimum sentences is Lockyer v.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
