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upstanding

[uhp-stan-ding] / ʌpˈstæn dɪŋ /


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

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Jim Palmer, an upstanding and righteous pitcher and broadcaster, may understand the hypocrisy of baseball’s new embrace of gambling, but it’s still a narrow issue for him.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2025

Sager said he’s gratified Hunter will remain present in his children’s lives and hoped that even critics will see Hunter’s admitted debauchery as a blip in an upstanding life.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024

"Let us be clear, we will not tolerate the portraits of upstanding public servants, and Democratic Unionists, being damaged in our city hall."

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024

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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