upheld

[ uhp-held ]

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of uphold.

upheld

/ ʌpˈhɛld /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of uphold

Example Sentences

The late Justice Antonin Scalia popularized the unitary executive theory, dissenting in 1988 when the court upheld the independent counsels that had been created by Congress.

From Los Angeles Times

In September, the BBC apologised to Amanda Abbington and upheld some of her complaints against her 2023 Strictly dance partner Giovanni Pernice, while clearing him of the most serious allegations.

From BBC

However, appeals made by Ukad and the BBBofC against that decision were upheld in May.

From BBC

The grievance was upheld in her favour and later led to hospital bosses demanding that the consultants apologise to her.

From BBC

Earlier this year, the Arizona Supreme Court upheld an 1864 law that banned nearly all abortions in the state.

From Salon