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upstanding

[uhp-stan-ding] / ʌpˈstæn dɪŋ /


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Jim Bob Duggar attempted a political comeback in 2021 when he ran for a vacated seat in the Arkansas state Senate, leaning on what he believed was his reputation as an upstanding family man.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Local leaders and families are ordered to identify those they recognise as upstanding citizens.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

As is the case in these mysteries, the upstanding citizens are propped up by a whole lot of lowlifes, but few as fearsome as Scott Shepherd’s chilly construction manager, Allen Murphy.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

On the surface, Muhammed Asif Hafeez was an upstanding individual.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

They were fine upstanding beasts, willing workers and good comrades, but very stupid.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell




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