"uphold" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- The stewards upheld the result despite suggestions that the result would have been overturned in a less significant race.
- Moved by the woman's plight, the three desperados uphold their promise despite the acute lack of water.
- The court upheld the patent despite the fact that mathematical formulas were "admittedly a significant part" of the patent's claims.
- Cambodia's four rival political factions pledged today to uphold a fragile peace agreement despite recent cease-fire violations, diplomats said.
- In hindsight, perhaps I did not uphold the Prime Directive, despite my best intentions.
- During his presidency, he upheld the traditional Baptist views on dancing, card playing, alcohol, and women wearing slacks, despite the social upheaval of the 1960s.
- If she marries one, she will uphold her name and honor despite poverty and temptation.
- We will leave when we must, because we must uphold these principles despite the terrible personal sacrifice.
- Subsequently, both sides will try to uphold the same goal by way of their arguments, despite the fact they conflict.
- It upheld Georgia's death penalty despite strong evidence that the race of the victim and of the defendant influences its use.
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