upheld
Example Sentences
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The Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia upheld a tax court judgment against Murrin last fall.
From MarketWatch
Freemasons will not appeal a High Court ruling that upheld a Metropolitan Police policy requiring officers and staff to declare membership of the organisation.
From BBC
In a statement the college said Ashby and Holland's behaviour had been "completely at odds with the core values and high standards upheld by everyone at Plumpton College".
From BBC
The Court upheld the Federal Circuit’s ruling and send the case back to be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
From Barron's
In his ruling, the judge upheld challenges about an unreasonable delay or failure to grant the men permits to visit the territory and the lawfulness of the removal orders.
From BBC
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