upheld

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It was they who had upheld multi-party democracy.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

If upheld, this order could apply to “tens of thousands of children born every month, “ they said, “devastating families around the country.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The Supreme Court affirmed the broad understanding of the citizenship clause in a landmark 1898 decision that upheld the American citizenship of a man born to Chinese parents living in California.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Judge Daniel Ramczyk upheld a fine and rejected his argument that they had a right to provide shelter, stating it was “not supported by any legal precedent and actually contradicts available case law.”

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

For years, William had upheld Elizebeth’s right to work, even when that meant long weeks away from their family.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield