Sentence examples for Uphold the standard from inspiring English sources

An opportunity to influence the course of American letters and uphold the standard of art.

"There's a small group of us trying to uphold the standard," he said.

It was left to two Americans this season to try to uphold the standard of the avant-garde.

"So I do my best to uphold the standard by not doing things like applying weed killer or insecticides to the lawn.

For any who may have wondered whether future generations could uphold the standard, this magnificent student performance, hailed by Mr. Reich himself, should provide reassurance.

The court could uphold the standard, or it could require that jurors be asked to convict only if they believe the speaker truly intended to threaten harm.

The A.C.L.U. is doing more than almost any other organization to uphold the standards of the Constitution and international law.

"The Democratic senators must uphold the standards of civil rights and social justice in their votes," Mr. Jackson said.

But a collection of eight energy, environmental and science advocacy groups implored Pruitt to uphold the standards.

Of course, a theater critic with an evening to kill is all but obliged to uphold the standards of the trade by indulging in the traditional pastime: drinking.

Officers are expected to uphold the standards of the Met Police and when they fail to do so they will be investigated.