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in an honest and morally correct way
- He lived uprightly, always choosing to do what was right even when it was difficult.
- The judge acted uprightly, ensuring fairness throughout the trial.
- She spoke uprightly about her mistakes, taking full responsibility.
- They managed the business uprightly, without cutting corners or cheating.
- To gain respect, one must behave uprightly in both private and public life.
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in a vertical or erect position
- The statue stood uprightly in the town square, visible from all directions.
- She held the picture frame uprightly against the wall to check its alignment.
- The tall tree grew uprightly despite the strong winds.
- The building's columns rise uprightly, giving it a majestic appearance.
- He placed the book uprightly on the shelf, careful not to let it fall.