upholding

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The father added there was "too much focus on cost savings, rather than upholding the principles of the system".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“Our responsibility goes beyond adopting regulations — we are committed to upholding them by identifying violations and holding companies accountable for meeting emissions standards.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

FCC, the landmark 1969 decision upholding broad federal authority over broadcast fairness rules based on spectrum scarcity.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Volker Turk, the United Nations' high commissioner for human rights, said he we "deeply concerned by the upholding of the conviction" by the Phnom Penh appeals court on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Was he “the future of America”? Was he upholding “the American way of life”? I guess it depends on who you ask.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds