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Recent Examples of championed
Audiences have championed the films for their creeping realism and slow-building scares that made ordinary bedrooms, hallways and home security cameras feel terrifying.
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
In Paris, Mbappé was championed by French president Emmanuel Macron and beloved by the city, the hometown hero who restored glory to France and delivered the league title to the capital as a matter of routine.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
But even within Anthropic, which has championed diplomacy, there are concerns that Beijing could exploit its current disadvantage to entangle American industry at the cusp of its crowning achievement.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Conservatism once championed decentralized government and local accountability.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Hogan previously drew attention after stepping onto the first-place podium spot following an event Hernandez had won, a move championed by pro women’s sports advocates as a statement about who should hold that position.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Instead, Newsom championed the incremental expansion of Medi-Cal, the state’s healthcare program for the poor, a goal that seemingly was met in 2022 when coverage was expanded to all adult undocumented immigrants, to take effect in 2024.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
As Hayek championed the power of the free market, individual liberty and generally opposed interventionism, Hayek viewed the role of government narrowly.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Tragically, in this crucial moment for the legal profession, some nations that once championed the rule-of-law are now dangerously undermining lawyers, rather than defending them.
—Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026
Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
In Paris, Mbappé was championed by French president Emmanuel Macron and beloved by the city, the hometown hero who restored glory to France and delivered the league title to the capital as a matter of routine.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
But even within Anthropic, which has championed diplomacy, there are concerns that Beijing could exploit its current disadvantage to entangle American industry at the cusp of its crowning achievement.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Conservatism once championed decentralized government and local accountability.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Hogan previously drew attention after stepping onto the first-place podium spot following an event Hernandez had won, a move championed by pro women’s sports advocates as a statement about who should hold that position.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Instead, Newsom championed the incremental expansion of Medi-Cal, the state’s healthcare program for the poor, a goal that seemingly was met in 2022 when coverage was expanded to all adult undocumented immigrants, to take effect in 2024.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
As Hayek championed the power of the free market, individual liberty and generally opposed interventionism, Hayek viewed the role of government narrowly.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Tragically, in this crucial moment for the legal profession, some nations that once championed the rule-of-law are now dangerously undermining lawyers, rather than defending them.
—Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championed
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Beijing has almost certainly taken note that Paparo has advocated filling the Taiwan Strait with thousands of drones in the air, on the water and beneath the sea, targeting the Chinese military, so the PLA would have difficulty crossing the waterway to move on Taiwan.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Schools, vaccines and workplaces Patrick has advocated for prayer and Ten Commandments postings in public schools.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The police union, like the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, has endorsed Bass.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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Former San Francisco Mayor and longtime California State Assembly speaker Willie Brown endorsed Steyer, who has spent more than $130 million on his campaign.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Mancera concluded the post by once again thanking those who had supported her following Kneeland’s death.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The bill, which was supported by nurses, teachers, construction workers and service employees in Connecticut, is one of the biggest victories for organized labor in the state in recent years.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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