be upheld

Example Sentences

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But Aftab Malik said the "rule of law" must be upheld, calling for the temperature of the national debate to be lowered.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

That authority is more legally durable than Trump’s Ieepa action and is broadly expected to be upheld in court, depending on the details of the investigations set to be released in the coming weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

But investors don’t seem worried about the possibility that the tariffs will be upheld.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Bush, and Judge Patricia Millett, appointed by former President Barack Obama — agreed that the TRO should be upheld.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2025

They should be of a size so that the rack will drop about one-half way into the pan and be upheld by the sloping sides.

From Candy-Making Revolutionized Confectionery from Vegetables by Hall, Mary Elizabeth