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“On one hand you have a prison service that’s meant to be rule-abiding and strict and uphold British values, and in reality you have corrupt officers.”

From BBC

The Kremlin and the White House rarely see eye-to-eye, but for now, both uphold the status quo of the war on drugs.

From Salon

I try my best to uphold that image without losing myself in it.”

Conservative judges will be more likely to uphold restrictions in the face of this kind of challenge.

From Slate

But should the judge uphold the conviction, he would proceed to sentencing later this month.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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