advocacy
noun
ad·vo·ca·cy
ˈad-və-kə-sē 
: the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate entry 2) something
known for his advocacy of gay rights
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However, as new evidence emerges on the nuanced metabolic effects of different fatty acids and their derivatives, advocacy groups are closely monitoring research to update dietary guidance as needed.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Karen Jones Bankston’s life and career are distinguished by five decades of transformative executive leadership and advocacy, defined not only by her personal journey but her resounding impact in health care administration, nursing education in Cincinnati and beyond.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Murad Awawdeh, President of the immigrant advocacy group the New York Immigration Coalition and a member of Mamdani's transition team, said the protests this weekend were a sign that the city would put up fierce resistance to federal immigration operations.
—Richard Hall, Time, 30 Nov. 2025
By working through consumer advocacy groups to negotiate cash prices and by taking advantage of policies on pricing transparency, patients would have a personal stake in their health and be more informed consumers.
—Kim-Lien Nguyen, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Karen Jones Bankston’s life and career are distinguished by five decades of transformative executive leadership and advocacy, defined not only by her personal journey but her resounding impact in health care administration, nursing education in Cincinnati and beyond.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Murad Awawdeh, President of the immigrant advocacy group the New York Immigration Coalition and a member of Mamdani's transition team, said the protests this weekend were a sign that the city would put up fierce resistance to federal immigration operations.
—Richard Hall, Time, 30 Nov. 2025
By working through consumer advocacy groups to negotiate cash prices and by taking advantage of policies on pricing transparency, patients would have a personal stake in their health and be more informed consumers.
—Kim-Lien Nguyen, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for advocacy
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“Advocacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advocacy. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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advocacy
noun
ad·vo·ca·cy
ˈad-və-kə-sē
: the act or process of advocating : support
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advocacy
noun
ad·vo·ca·cy
ˈad-və-kə-sē
1
: the profession or work of an advocate
2
: the action of advocating, pleading for, or supporting a cause or proposal
a consequence of his moving advocacy—W. O. Douglas
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