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upstanding members of the community
a fine, upstanding woman who deserves to be nominated to the state's highest court
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The scene is played for comedy, of course, as well as an opportunity to demonstrate that the upstanding Rick is still capable of succumbing to an ethical lapse.
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
But perhaps the better question is, how did a qualified, competent, upstanding candidate like Vice President Kamala Harris lose to such a vile person as Donald Trump?
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
The trade laws are portrayed as necessary for protecting upstanding U.S. companies and their workers from predatory practices of foreign producers hell bent on driving down prices and driving American firms out of business.
—Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Yes, but: Critics say Latter-day Saints in the media are inaccurately portrayed as polygamous, religious extremists or upstanding citizens.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
But perhaps the better question is, how did a qualified, competent, upstanding candidate like Vice President Kamala Harris lose to such a vile person as Donald Trump?
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
The trade laws are portrayed as necessary for protecting upstanding U.S. companies and their workers from predatory practices of foreign producers hell bent on driving down prices and driving American firms out of business.
—Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Yes, but: Critics say Latter-day Saints in the media are inaccurately portrayed as polygamous, religious extremists or upstanding citizens.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Upstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upstanding. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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upstanding
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up·stand·ing
ˌəp-ˈstan-diŋ 
ˈəp-ˌstan-
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