upstanding
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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
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
“I know some upstanding people who’ve lived down worse than that. I’m not going to tell you which ones, though.”
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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