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as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
a fine, upstanding woman who deserves to be nominated to the state's highest court
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as in vertical
rising straight up
not a single wall remained upstanding after the tornado had passed
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Recent Examples of upstanding
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.
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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
Angelo describes Montrel as an upstanding, respectful young man, not the type to get into trouble.
—Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 22 July 2024
But, while Norman was turning into an upstanding adult, the same could not be said of his younger brother.
—Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
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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
Angelo describes Montrel as an upstanding, respectful young man, not the type to get into trouble.
—Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 22 July 2024
But, while Norman was turning into an upstanding adult, the same could not be said of his younger brother.
—Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
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Mercy is a free, smart, honorable woman who just so happens to keep Henry alive.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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On the day the archaeologists found the Nefertiti bust, German nobles from Saxony were visiting Tell el-Amarna, and Borchardt dashed between his honorable guests and the excavation.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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For larger areas, core aeration, power-raking, shallow tilling, or vertical mowing can be used to prepare the soil and remove thatch.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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Designed by renowned architect Brian Brisbin of BBB Architects, the building will be akin to a vertical forest with over 120 trees planted on terraces to surround residents in nature despite being in the city.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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This Fire sign is notorious for its #nofilter ways and brutally honest approach to life, always speaking their mind without hesitation.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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An honest assessment of human behavior is that price is all that matters.Korok Ray, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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At the Directors Guild, PGA and SAG screenings in both Los Angeles and New York, as well as at the Academy screening, capacity crowds burst into applause after many songs and gave the film a rapturous standing ovation after the cliffhanger finale.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
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This prompted a standing ovation and choruses of pro-Trump chants.Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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While philanthropy’s core lies in ethical values, Vincent enriches traditional strategies with a critical outlook.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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To point means to find the bird in the brush and alert the hunter by standing erect.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
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While the city’s tree is lit at Jack Benny Plaza through the holiday season, the library’s Giving Tree will be erect and in service Monday through Dec. 30.Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Acceleration is respectable, considering the car is close to 4,700 pounds.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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But Laughton, who has a respectable 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 30 games, has been identified by Flyers management as an important culture-setter.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Introduced by the Southern Living Plant Collection, Golden Oakland® Holly maintains an upright, pyramidal form with little pruning, making this showstopper a breeze to maintain.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Kiosks are ‘upright cabinets with two video displays, a bill acceptor and a printer.’ . . .Daniel Wallach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Upstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upstanding. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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