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Phr V hold up as holds, holding, held hold sb/sth up as sth to use someone or something as an example of something, especially something very goodusually passiveSweden is often held up as an example of a country with a high standard of living.The black community held him up as a role model for younger generations.
phrasehold up as hold sb/sth up as sth • hold up sb/sth as sth to use someone or something as an example, especially an example that other people should copy: He's only a footballer - he shouldn't be held up as a role model for our kids. The book is a good guide to investment, but I'm not holding it up as an example for all to follow.
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