upstanding

Example Sentences

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Local leaders and families are ordered to identify those they recognise as upstanding citizens.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

As is the case in these mysteries, the upstanding citizens are propped up by a whole lot of lowlifes, but few as fearsome as Scott Shepherd’s chilly construction manager, Allen Murphy.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

Sager said he’s gratified Hunter will remain present in his children’s lives and hoped that even critics will see Hunter’s admitted debauchery as a blip in an upstanding life.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024

"Let us be clear, we will not tolerate the portraits of upstanding public servants, and Democratic Unionists, being damaged in our city hall."

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024

“He is a fine-looking, upstanding man with a good job and some woman will snap him up.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith