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as in defended
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
determined to uphold her views in the face of all challenges
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as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
an entablature upheld by a series of gracefully slender columns
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as in lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
worshippers upheld their joined hands and sang the praises of the Lord
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Recent Examples of upheld
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
However, Todd's sentence was upheld.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
In 1998 and 1999, the California Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of California upheld Erik and Lyle’s convictions and declined to review the case.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The expulsion order, one of the largest since the 1967 war, was upheld by Israel’s supreme court in 2022.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
In the years since her death, her bandmates and fans have mourned her and upheld her legacy.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Having a data layer in place and making sure any customer data is collected with consent—and that those preferences are upheld throughout the journey—is paramount to navigating this privacy paradox.
—Heidi Bullock, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
While automation increases efficiency, human oversight remains crucial to ensure regulatory standards are upheld.
—C.m. Rubin, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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In 1998 and and 1999, the California Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of California upheld Erik and Lyle’s convictions and declined to review the case.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
However, Todd's sentence was upheld.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
In 1998 and 1999, the California Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of California upheld Erik and Lyle’s convictions and declined to review the case.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The expulsion order, one of the largest since the 1967 war, was upheld by Israel’s supreme court in 2022.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
In the years since her death, her bandmates and fans have mourned her and upheld her legacy.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Having a data layer in place and making sure any customer data is collected with consent—and that those preferences are upheld throughout the journey—is paramount to navigating this privacy paradox.
—Heidi Bullock, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
While automation increases efficiency, human oversight remains crucial to ensure regulatory standards are upheld.
—C.m. Rubin, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upheld
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The Chinese government has refuted the claims as lies and defended its practice and policy in Xinjiang as fighting terror and ensuring stability.Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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The show's creator, Ryan Murphy, defended the series and said he was used to writing about provocative and controversial subjects.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Hurricane Helene crashed ashore along Florida's Big Bend near the town of Perry a week ago as a Category 4 hurricane driving sustained winds of around 140 mph.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Outside of the Sunshine State, the picture is even more dire, with just 1% of homeowners who sustained flooding from Helene holding flood insurance, the institute said.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Alonso’s 228th big league homer was his most dramatic, a three-run shot that sparked a four-run ninth inning and lifted the Mets past the Brewers, 4-2, and into the NL Division Series against the rival Phillies.Jerry Beach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As canvassers continued to fill the bar, Chris Love, the Arizona for Abortion Access spokesperson, lifted her braids from her neck, then dabbed at her forehead with a towel.Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
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Despite the furor over the shooting, a grand jury declined to charge the eight police officers involved, finding the officers were legally justified in using deadly force against Walker.Polo Sandoval, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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The local State's Attorney determined the use of force was justified.Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
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The White House Offer would lead customers to buy other Microsoft products that ran on Azure, the company’s cloud platform, which carried additional charges based on how much storage space and computing power the customer used.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Knights, led by fellow Sharks prospect Sam Dickinson, carried a nine-game win streak into Friday and had an overall record of 13-4-0-0.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Musk, who is the CEO of Space X and Tesla, has benefitted from billions of dollars worth of federal contracts, including from NASA, the military and other US government agencies, and the announcement raised immediate concerns about potential conflicts of interest.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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All proceeds raised go toward the buying and shipping of books.Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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This time around, Apple maintained compatibility with all the iPhones which could run last year’s software, iOS 17.David Phelan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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He's maintained his innocence amid an avalanche of civil lawsuits over the past year and pleaded not guilty to all charges.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Bob Squier, a Democrat, and Roger Ailes, a Republican, appeared as dueling talking heads on the Today show in the 1980s in part because their profiles had been elevated by regular appearances on Page Six.Susan Mulcahy, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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The groom kept his look relaxed yet elevated in a tan suit, white button-down shirt, and, of course, no shoes.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Upheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upheld. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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