upholder

Example Sentences

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Throughout his 15 years in opposition, Hichilema portrayed himself as an upholder of democratic values.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

That is, each new monarch had to agree that he or she was not the maker of law, but the upholder of laws made by or in concert with the legislature and judges.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2025

Raisi was a protege of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and a devoted upholder of religious rule in the country.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Akeem is both the upholder of that patriarchy and the only one in a position to dismantle it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2021

He is a devoted upholder of the doctrine of total abstinence from intoxicating drinks; and he is the only Englishman of real influence and ability, except Francis Newman, who is in favor of prohibitory legislation.

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