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to promote the interests or cause of
he has always championed the protection of abused animals
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Recent Examples of championed
In philosophy, there is a theory known as episodism, first popularized by Galen Strawson and later championed by the likes of Ian McEwan.
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Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The measure was championed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The legislation was championed by far‑right National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir and lawmakers from his Jewish Power party, who framed it as a necessary response to the October 7 attacks.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The bill, championed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, passed its second and third reading by 62 votes to 48, with one abstention.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Her nonprofit program Elevate Oakland has championed young artists and music education, aligning with EPACENTER’s commitment to developing artistic pathways for Bay Area youth.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Connecticut’s legislature has long championed childcare and education initiatives that expand access to high-quality services for children across the state.
—Josette Walters, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Many of these legislative proposals are championed by The Utility Reform Network, which recently sponsored a poll that found an overwhelming majority of Californians — 81% — are somewhat or very concerned about their electric bills.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
White had long championed the jail project.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The measure was championed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The legislation was championed by far‑right National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir and lawmakers from his Jewish Power party, who framed it as a necessary response to the October 7 attacks.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The bill, championed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, passed its second and third reading by 62 votes to 48, with one abstention.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Her nonprofit program Elevate Oakland has championed young artists and music education, aligning with EPACENTER’s commitment to developing artistic pathways for Bay Area youth.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Connecticut’s legislature has long championed childcare and education initiatives that expand access to high-quality services for children across the state.
—Josette Walters, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Many of these legislative proposals are championed by The Utility Reform Network, which recently sponsored a poll that found an overwhelming majority of Californians — 81% — are somewhat or very concerned about their electric bills.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
White had long championed the jail project.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championed
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Even those who advocated for conservative positions were compelled to make their case in language amenable to the liberal sensibility.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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One point of friction was when doulas advocated for something different from what the medical professionals wanted.—
Laura Ungar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Independence teachers union endorsed him.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The camp is sponsored by Justin Felton’s Felton Athletic Management and the City of Orlando, and endorsed by District 6 commissioner Bakari Burns, a former Carver student, as well as Carver Middle principal Samuel Danner, and the food sponsor will be Finding the Lost Sheep Street Ministry.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Local politicians that previously supported the chorus, either socially or financially, are now fearful of retribution by the governor, Cabrera said.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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But at the time, Brandy's idea to work with Monica on the new record was not supported by most of the people around her.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Championed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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