- present participle of uphold.
upholding
Example Sentences
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But its most famous line—“Attention must be paid”—illuminates its greater significance as a drama upholding the importance of the individual, an idea enshrined in the Declaration of Independence itself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
"I will lead a reform-oriented Federal Reserve, learning from past successes and mistakes, both escaping static frameworks and models, and upholding clear standards of integrity and performance," Warsh said.
From Barron's • May 22, 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
Then, upholding his big-brother responsibilities as “first taster,” he nibbled on one of the claws hanging out from between the bread.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
