upholding

Example Sentences

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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

Leo has won the support of many conservative Catholics, who have praised him for upholding traditional teachings more clearly than his predecessor Pope Francis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

It seemed extraordinary that Hermione’s mania for upholding rules could have abandoned her at this crucial juncture.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling