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be upheld

VERB
rest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hang lie reside stay
STRONG
base bottom count establish found ground predicate rely turn
WEAK
be based be contingent be dependent be founded be seated on be supported
Antonyms
STRONG
destroy
WEAK
activate be active carry out do energize move stand walk

Example Sentences

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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

As the court put it, a gun regulation that was “ ‘relatively similar’ to laws that our tradition is understood to permit” could be upheld.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2025

At least six judges must uphold Yoon's impeachment in order for the decision to be upheld.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

It is impossible to attain any depth in such relationships, since continual avoidance of reality cannot be upheld.

From Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer by Isaacson, Lauren Ann