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he has always championed the protection of abused animals
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Recent Examples of championed
The ‘cult of creatine’ Creatine is everywhere, championed by fitness influencers and mental health advocates alike.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Independent publisher John Martin, who founded Black Sparrow Press and championed Charles Bukowski, died on June 23 at the age of 94.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
As mayor, La Guardia championed immigrants and the working class, while reshaping the city through massive public works.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, South Florida Republicans championed the military action.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Rooted in the early 1900s and championed by icons like Coco Chanel and Emilio Pucci, palazzo pants have long held a place in fashion’s hall of fame.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026
Initially, Levine Cava proposed a spending plan with multiple cuts to address a revenue squeeze — brought on in part by back-to-back 1% cuts in the countywide tax rate in 2022 and 2023 that the mayor championed as real estate values surged.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
While protein and fiber have long been championed as nutritional priorities, probiotic foods have been less popular.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 30 Dec. 2025
His report out of Minneapolis was quickly championed by Vice President JD Vance, Elon Musk and various right-wing outlets.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Independent publisher John Martin, who founded Black Sparrow Press and championed Charles Bukowski, died on June 23 at the age of 94.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
As mayor, La Guardia championed immigrants and the working class, while reshaping the city through massive public works.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, South Florida Republicans championed the military action.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Rooted in the early 1900s and championed by icons like Coco Chanel and Emilio Pucci, palazzo pants have long held a place in fashion’s hall of fame.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026
Initially, Levine Cava proposed a spending plan with multiple cuts to address a revenue squeeze — brought on in part by back-to-back 1% cuts in the countywide tax rate in 2022 and 2023 that the mayor championed as real estate values surged.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
While protein and fiber have long been championed as nutritional priorities, probiotic foods have been less popular.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 30 Dec. 2025
His report out of Minneapolis was quickly championed by Vice President JD Vance, Elon Musk and various right-wing outlets.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championed
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Senators were scheduled to have a recess next week, but many have advocated for sticking around through the weekend and into next week to resolve the crisis.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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In Europe, Viktor Orbán has been the only leader who has consistently advocated for peace since the first day of the war.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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The farm’s owners disputed the CFIA’s conclusions, arguing that the ostriches that survived the flu might offer disease-fighting antibodies for research – an idea that Kennedy endorsed in his letter to the CFIA in May after meeting with Canadian officials.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sensing an opportunity, Richard Nixon later sought out Sammy’s advice on issues of race and poverty, and Sammy endorsed him for president in 1972 (the year after I was born).—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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How many voters supported, opposed Measure G In Nevada County, the largest portion of the library district, voters supported Measure G with by a 7-to-3 margin.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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That’s why, according to graphic designer and rebranding expert Gardner, the Wichita community overwhelmingly supported the new Redhawks mascot.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Championed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championed. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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