- present participle of uphold.
upholding
Example Sentences
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Legal service providers said at the heart of the matter is upholding due process, protecting children from exploitation and ensuring the federal government follows its own laws.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
A spokesperson for Greene King said it respected the tribunal's decision and that it was committed to upholding the highest standards of employee welfare.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Belgium’s foreign minister, Maxime Prévot, who is a former soccer referee, said he had always been committed to upholding the rules and ensuring fair decisions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
But it suffered a legal blow in June last year when the EU top court's adviser recommended upholding the fine in an opinion, describing Google's arguments as "ineffective".
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Demigods like Percy were still responsible for carrying on Roman traditions in modern times—fighting monsters, serving the gods, protecting mortals, and upholding the memory of the empire.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
