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

They will also need robust security to guard workers from guerrilla groups active in Venezuela’s Orinoco belt, as well as certainty that contracts will be upheld, these people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 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

The dignity of his office, however, had to be upheld, and Lord Charles trotted quietly after his huge quarry.

From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by McCarthy, Justin