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he has always championed the protection of abused animals
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Recent Examples of championed
But Mazzulla has championed his team’s depth throughout the season, and the Celtics’ stay-ready group delivered, beating a full-strength Magic squad 113-108 at TD Garden.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The business world has long championed flexibility as a corporate advantage.
—Harvard Business Review, 13 Apr. 2026
This is the leader that right-wing pundits like Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson have championed.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield championed the legislation.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
City Council members could play a more direct role in deciding who receives some of Charlotte’s largest contracts under a proposal championed by Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Among the flurry of bills championed that day were at least two that could have had an impact in the aftermath of Tuesday’s shooting.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The outlet also claimed Archer championed high-end designers to elevate the princess’s image and encouraged her to upcycle and rewear looks.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The group has championed early literacy legislation, protected teacher preparation training and incentive programs, as well as lobbied for funding for future educators who commit to working in low-income schools.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The business world has long championed flexibility as a corporate advantage.
—Harvard Business Review, 13 Apr. 2026
This is the leader that right-wing pundits like Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson have championed.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield championed the legislation.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
City Council members could play a more direct role in deciding who receives some of Charlotte’s largest contracts under a proposal championed by Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Among the flurry of bills championed that day were at least two that could have had an impact in the aftermath of Tuesday’s shooting.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The outlet also claimed Archer championed high-end designers to elevate the princess’s image and encouraged her to upcycle and rewear looks.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The group has championed early literacy legislation, protected teacher preparation training and incentive programs, as well as lobbied for funding for future educators who commit to working in low-income schools.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championed
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China’s main energy trading partners in the gulf — Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait — have all advocated for a return to the status quo ante for the passage, pressing allies to reject Iranian control as the new normal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere, Jefferson advocated for modeling the young nation’s government architecture on the classical tradition, due to its associations with ancient Greek and Roman democracy.—
Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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The emerging uproar could prove costly for Swalwell if his fundraising dries up, strangling his ability to run campaign ads, or if unions and other groups that endorsed his campaign begin to retract their decisions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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He has been endorsed by NFL Hall of Famer and former UGA player Fran Tarkenton, state insurance commissioner candidate John King, state representative Bethany Ballard, Georgia Public Service Commissioner Bubba McDonald, state representative Steven Sainz and others.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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In response, our customers are accelerating their capacity expansion plans for 2026 and beyond, supported by long-term agreements with their customers.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a statement after the signing, State Department of Education spokesperson Andrea Dearden said the governor’s proclamation supported students’ First Amendment rights, and that the agency encourages all students to take part in activities and organizations that matter to them.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Championed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championed. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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