campaign for

idiom

1
: to lead or take part in a campaign to support (someone or something) or to achieve (something)
I campaigned for her when she ran for governor.
a time when women were campaigning for the right to vote
2
: to try to be elected to the position of (an elected official, such as president, mayor, governor, etc.)
He campaigned for president.

Examples of campaign for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Related article Vietnam names new president as corruption crackdown shakes up top leadership Foreign investors and diplomats have repeatedly blamed the campaign for slowing down decisions in a country which is already grappling with cumbersome bureaucracy. Reuters, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024 The achievements have laid the groundwork for Crowley's campaign for re-election as county executive next month. Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024 As the presidential campaign for the 2024 general election now begins in earnest, many Americans will begin to pay closer attention to President Joe Biden’s and former president Donald Trump’s plans for a second term. Roger Ream, National Review, 16 Mar. 2024 At a glance, Shirley Chisholm’s 1972 campaign for president was the definition of quixotic. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Mar. 2024 The Associated Press contacted Trump’s campaign for his policy plans but did not get a response. Josh Boak, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2024 The main issue was whether the company had participated in — in fact, helped to run — a nationwide attack on the Fight for $15 union campaign for a higher minimum wage at its restaurants. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024 In an interview, Ms. Stefanik, who endorsed Mr. Trump early in his campaign for the Republican nomination in this year’s presidential race and is considered a potential running mate, said Ms. James had shamed New York with her statements before, during and after the trial. Jesse McKinley, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024 If nothing else, the merchandise for the publicity campaign for Y2K will be good. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024

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“Campaign for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campaign%20for. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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