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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

Well," she said, "you the upholder of the law—you shall judge.

From "Persons Unknown" by Virginia Tracy




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