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  • present participle of uphold.

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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

The father added there was "too much focus on cost savings, rather than upholding the principles of the system".

From BBC • May 20, 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

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

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Not the fear of God, but upholding your own sense of honor and obeying your own conscience.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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