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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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Bill, up until this point, is an upstanding member of society.
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Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Penny did not testify, but several of his relatives, friends and fellow Marines did — describing him as an upstanding, patriotic and empathetic man.
—Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Bill, up until this point, is an upstanding member of society.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
In the spirit of holiday giving, the team invites their community to nominate and vote for upstanding charitable organizations that support mothers.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Upstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upstanding. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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upstanding
adjective
up·stand·ing
ˌəp-ˈstan-diŋ 
ˈəp-ˌstan-
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