upholding

Example Sentences

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“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

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

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Bishop James Massa, the top doctrinal official of the U.S. bishops’ conference, said the pope is upholding just war theory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The Scottish government said it respected the ruling but argued it did not override the upholding of protections set out in the European Convention on Human Rights.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 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