Sentence examples for upheld the tradition from inspiring English sources

Jerome ran a more modern, computerized agency, but he upheld the tradition of working with his relatives and forging close bonds with the models themselves.

But Mrs. Peabody upheld the tradition of social responsibility among the privileged as much as she did the tradition of glamour and aristocratic living.

And Mr. Falls, who has a national profile -- he directed Disney's "Aida" and the recent Tony Awarevivaling revival of "Death of a Salesman" -- has upheld the tradition.

So last night, about 100 couples upheld the tradition of whirling the night away, sustained by filet mignon, lobster tails and free-flowing cocktails for $175 a pop.

Christoph Pinter, head of the UN refugee agency in Austria, said: "In the last 60 years, Austria has built up a solid asylum system and even in times of crisis has always upheld the tradition of refugee protection.

"As the member for Chisholm, she upheld the tradition of Caroline Chisholm, as a fearless and tireless advocate for the rights of asylum seekers," Shorten said in a statement.

The value of Bayard's diplomacy was, however, fully recognized in the United Kingdom where he worthily upheld the traditions of a famous line of American ministers".

"This position is thrilling to me — I'm humbled and honored to uphold the tradition".

"Part of my obligation was to uphold the tradition — the image".

And if they were, would they be asked with a similar level of courtesy and forcefulness to uphold the tradition?

He pledged to uphold the tradition and custom of the place of the past 50 years, meaning Orthodox control.