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How to pronounce upstanding in English?

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an upstanding member of the community.

Examples of upstanding

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I once caught her cheating with a younger man who was not upstanding in any way.
From the post-gazette.com
He made it a practice to hire upstanding people who mostly fit his moral beliefs.
From the kansas.com
She also questions my good character, saying that he is adored, upstanding etc.
From the guardian.co.uk
Hunger pains can apparently turn even the most upstanding diplomat into a looter.
From the time.com
A background check showed that they were upstanding citizens with no felonies.
From the stltoday.com
If he kicks it through the uprights, then he doesn't have to be so upstanding.
From the sacbee.com
Here Ryan plays the morally upstanding Mary Haines, whose husband has strayed.
From the denverpost.com
My grandfathers, Ollan Horton and Gene Johns, are really good, upstanding men.
From the al.com
Maybe I thought that mentioning my dog would prove I am an upstanding citizen.
From the usatoday.com
More examples
  • Meriting respect or esteem; "an upstanding member of the community"
  • Honest; reputable