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as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
a fine, upstanding woman who deserves to be nominated to the state's highest court
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as in vertical
rising straight up
not a single wall remained upstanding after the tornado had passed
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Recent Examples of upstanding
The scene is played for comedy, of course, as well as an opportunity to demonstrate that the upstanding Rick is still capable of succumbing to an ethical lapse.
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
But perhaps the better question is, how did a qualified, competent, upstanding candidate like Vice President Kamala Harris lose to such a vile person as Donald Trump?
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
The trade laws are portrayed as necessary for protecting upstanding U.S. companies and their workers from predatory practices of foreign producers hell bent on driving down prices and driving American firms out of business.
—Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Yes, but: Critics say Latter-day Saints in the media are inaccurately portrayed as polygamous, religious extremists or upstanding citizens.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
But perhaps the better question is, how did a qualified, competent, upstanding candidate like Vice President Kamala Harris lose to such a vile person as Donald Trump?
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
The trade laws are portrayed as necessary for protecting upstanding U.S. companies and their workers from predatory practices of foreign producers hell bent on driving down prices and driving American firms out of business.
—Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Yes, but: Critics say Latter-day Saints in the media are inaccurately portrayed as polygamous, religious extremists or upstanding citizens.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024
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And for those who were denied an honorable discharge, the Pentagon would commit to a streamlined upgrade review process.Matthew Mosk, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Brienne of Tarth The most honorable knight in Westeros doesn't have a bad bone in her body.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Broad stainless panels, bolted one to the next and sealed, formed their vertical sides.John McPhee, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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And guess what—the counter gear unit had a vertical shaft, which means that this concept is not rear-wheel-drive but AWD.Peter Lyon, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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When asked how the Buccaneers have been able to battle back through adversity throughout the season and remain a winning product, Evans had a blunt, but honest answer.DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Online slots work on an RNG (Random Number Generation) model, ensuring a fair and honest outcome for every player.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Republicans gave a standing ovation in the chamber when Vice President Harris, who lost the election, announced Trump’s official victory.The Hill Staff, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adams didn’t receive a standing ovation after coming off in the 89th minute, but Bournemouth’s traveling contingent of supporters certainly appreciated the effort from their American international.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Balancing cost efficiency with environmental and ethical standards adds another layer of complexity to the already difficult exercise of supply chain management, Bland added.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, effective deployment requires careful attention to ethical considerations and user privacy to ensure consumer confidence in these systems.Glen Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the proceeding years, visitors who wanted to spend the night in the park could rent houseboats, erect tents, or park their camper vans or RVs, but the nearest hotel was located about an hour away in Florida City.Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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Cobras and mambas have short, erect fangs at the front of the mouth that inject neurotoxins under the skin, paralyzing the victims.Brian Otieno, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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The rapper then expressed his willingness to be compliant with rules and regulations, a reference to his attempt to maintain a respectable image in the eyes of his fans and the public at large.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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With 58,000 miles on the clock, this CTS-V wagon sold for a respectable $62,000.Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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For example, standing on one leg or walking on an uneven surface both rely on your core to keep you upright and stable. Movement in all directions: While stability is crucial, your core also needs to be mobile.Dana Santas, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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Its lower component is bent over at a right angle to form a seat; leaning above it from behind, an upright component serves as a back.Nancy Princenthal, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Upstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upstanding. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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