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upstanding

[uhp-stan-ding] / ʌpˈstæn dɪŋ /


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Jim Bob Duggar attempted a political comeback in 2021 when he ran for a vacated seat in the Arkansas state Senate, leaning on what he believed was his reputation as an upstanding family man.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 26, 2026

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

From Barron's Jan. 23, 2026

Jim Palmer, an upstanding and righteous pitcher and broadcaster, may understand the hypocrisy of baseball’s new embrace of gambling, but it’s still a narrow issue for him.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2025

"This should be a zero tolerance policy," Yemm said, adding council powers should be bolstered so upstanding citizens could enjoy "peace and security" in their homes.

From BBC Jan. 8, 2025

“Just smile and walk on through, like the upstanding young man you are.”

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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