The stewards upheld the result despite suggestions that the result would have been overturned in a less significant race.

Moved by the woman's plight, the three desperados uphold their promise despite the acute lack of water.

The court upheld the patent despite the fact that mathematical formulas were "admittedly a significant part" of the patent's claims.

Cambodia's four rival political factions pledged today to uphold a fragile peace agreement despite recent cease-fire violations, diplomats said.

In hindsight, perhaps I did not uphold the Prime Directive, despite my best intentions.

During his presidency, he upheld the traditional Baptist views on dancing, card playing, alcohol, and women wearing slacks, despite the social upheaval of the 1960s.

If she marries one, she will uphold her name and honor despite poverty and temptation.

We will leave when we must, because we must uphold these principles despite the terrible personal sacrifice.

Subsequently, both sides will try to uphold the same goal by way of their arguments, despite the fact they conflict.

It upheld Georgia's death penalty despite strong evidence that the race of the victim and of the defendant influences its use.