upholding

Example Sentences

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"I will lead a reform-oriented Federal Reserve, learning from past successes and mistakes, both escaping static frameworks and models, and upholding clear standards of integrity and performance," Warsh said.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“Our responsibility goes beyond adopting regulations — we are committed to upholding them by identifying violations and holding companies accountable for meeting emissions standards.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

A federal district judge on Friday rejected conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’s bid to shield Infowars from liquidation, upholding a bankruptcy court ruling that the assets aren’t protected by his personal bankruptcy estate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

FCC, the landmark 1969 decision upholding broad federal authority over broadcast fairness rules based on spectrum scarcity.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Ruby appeared in an arch of the arcade, looking like one more orchid in the forest, her slim form a stem upholding a bloom of riotous hair.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor