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as in to defend
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 to lift
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 uphold
Top federal prosecutors have been urging the DOJ to uphold the case and refrain from giving in to political pressure, with at least half a dozen of them resigning over the matter.
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Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney on Wednesday said President Donald Trump defies all values upheld by former President Ronald Reagan, a GOP icon, as Trump continues to sideline Ukraine, and sidle up to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
In the 1970s, the Supreme Court upheld the Bank Secrecy Act against Fourth Amendment challenges.
—Michael Soyfer, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
However, the judge overseeing her case upheld Julie's original sentencing.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney on Wednesday said President Donald Trump defies all values upheld by former President Ronald Reagan, a GOP icon, as Trump continues to sideline Ukraine, and sidle up to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
In the 1970s, the Supreme Court upheld the Bank Secrecy Act against Fourth Amendment challenges.
—Michael Soyfer, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
However, the judge overseeing her case upheld Julie's original sentencing.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uphold
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Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, defended the selection process when economist Peter Schiff questioned XRP's inclusion.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Musk and President Donald Trump have defended the requirement, which calls on federal workers to list five personal accomplishments from the past week, though other White House officials had backed away from the suggestion that failing to do so will result in termination as Musk has said publicly.—
Christian Datoc,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
4 Mar. 2025
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Local authorities will be responsible for releasing the identities of those involved in the crash, along with details about any injuries sustained.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Whether in China, India, Russia, Turkey, or the United States, nationalism can be sustained only by reverting to this old playbook.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Until this week, the brothers were also banned from leaving Romania, a measure that prosecutors said on Thursday had been lifted.—
Luiza Ilie,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Elon Musk's company is targeting Monday evening (March 3) for Flight 8 of Starship, which will lift off from Starbase in South Texas, near the border city of Brownsville.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Though brands like Frame are preparing for a skinny jean comeback, Candiani anticipates wide-leg and baggy jeans to maintain their place as the most in-demand fits.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2025
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This ensures that every coaching session stays focused on your growth, not on trying to maintain a balanced exchange.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Those negotiations are certain to be tricky after a campaign which exposed sharp divisions over migration and how to deal with the AfD in a country where far-right politics carry a particularly strong stigma due to its Nazi past.—
Sarah Marsh and Matthias Williams,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Messi carries that burden into a ‘25 campaign that could not be beginning any more ambitiously for Inter Miami -- with three matches within seven days.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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Von der Leyen has proposed that the EU's executive branch, the European Commission, raise up to $161 billion on financial markets that would be loaned to member countries buy new military equipment for themselves, or to send to Ukraine.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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The media shake-up celebrated by Trump has raised concerns among some in the industry who fear that access to reporting the truth will become increasingly difficult as credentials are revoked and outlets too favorable of the president may not provide full coverage.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Inflation Trends The FOMC had been hoping inflation would trend closer to its 2% annual target to justify further rate cuts.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual fee.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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These organizations rely not only on clergy but also on men and women performing essential religious work—ministering to communities, supporting the elderly, caring for children, and aiding those facing hardships.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Now, a note of caution here: mods are not yet officially supported in the game.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Uphold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uphold. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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