uphold
Usage
What are other ways to say uphold?
To uphold applies especially to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief: to uphold the rights of a minority. To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively: The columns support the roof. To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact: to maintain an attitude of defiance. To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting: The court sustained his claim.
Example Sentences
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"New Zealand signed a trade deal with the EU promising to uphold the Paris Agreement and not to weaken environmental protections to attract trade," the group said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
“The key point of my statement is that we can uphold academic freedom while also expressing support for members of our community who are hurting,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Burnham added that as "co-custodians of the Good Friday Agreement, we are working together to uphold its principles as we approach the 30th anniversary".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The regulator advised investment banks to uphold high standards when advising IPO hopefuls, ensuring that they have healthy financials, promising revenue prospects and valuable technological innovations, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Mom told me state prosecutors make sure the state keeps delinquents off the street, to uphold the values of the community.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
If the company upholds its decision, he should then file a complaint with his state’s insurance department and/or consult an attorney who specializes in property-insurance disputes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Gilles Bouleau, the news anchor, repeatedly pressed her on what she will do if France’s high court upholds the appellate ruling and requires her to wear an electronic bracelet—an unprecedented scenario.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The ruling essentially upholds similar bans enacted in 25 other states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
"Either its people unite around a sovereign state that monopolises weapons, upholds the law and protects citizens irrespective of their affiliation or position, or it remains hostage to the logic of militias," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
“Vegetables are good for you; your mother says so too. Have some more,” she insists, until Father intervenes and upholds my right to refuse a dish I don’t like.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
The Charity Commission opposed Campbell's challenge and said the five-year ban should be upheld.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The 8th Circuit upheld the federal judge’s decision, but the U.S.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
The court subsequently ordered that the baby’s genetic parents be allowed to take him to California, in a decision that the Texas Supreme Court upheld last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The appellate court upheld Abrams’ decision, Eckhart’s lawyer Michael J. Willemin, a partner at Wigdor law firm, said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
The objection was upheld, and the witness dismissed.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
A state appeals court decision upholding the marital status policy is being appealed to the state Supreme Court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
A spokesperson for the department said it was "committed to restoring nature and cleaning up our rivers whilst upholding the highest animal welfare standards".
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
"It is important that agencies charged with upholding the law know that they are not above the law and will be held to account."
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
By upholding automatic birthright citizenship, the court prevented that outcome.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
It seemed extraordinary that Hermione’s mania for upholding rules could have abandoned her at this crucial juncture.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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