How to pronounce upheld
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“upheld” in real sentences
954 clips in the index · 105 American · 654 British · 35 Australian · 5 New Zealand. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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have their rights upheld.
The Scottish Parliament · hear it here
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are maintained and upheld.
DCCEEW · hear it here
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a judgment upheld on appeal.
ABC News In-depth · hear it here
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of the patient are upheld.
The Scottish Parliament · hear it here
Why real speech
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