- present participle of uphold.
upholding
Example Sentences
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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
A spokesperson for Greene King said it respected the tribunal's decision and that it was committed to upholding the highest standards of employee welfare.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Belgium’s foreign minister, Maxime Prévot, who is a former soccer referee, said he had always been committed to upholding the rules and ensuring fair decisions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
By upholding automatic birthright citizenship, the court prevented that outcome.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
He was a leader of the legion now, doing what he was born to do—fighting the enemies of Rome, upholding its legacy, protecting the lives of his friends and comrades.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
