upheld
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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The Times has now reported that some complaints against Adams were upheld, but others were rejected.
From BBC
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia upheld a tax court judgment against Murrin last fall.
From MarketWatch
Freemasons will not appeal a High Court ruling that upheld a Metropolitan Police policy requiring officers and staff to declare membership of the organisation.
From BBC
In a statement the college said Ashby and Holland's behaviour had been "completely at odds with the core values and high standards upheld by everyone at Plumpton College".
From BBC
The Court upheld the Federal Circuit’s ruling and send the case back to be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
From Barron's
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