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he has always championed the protection of abused animals
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Recent Examples of championed
The death penalty bill, championed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, passed its first reading by 39 votes to 16.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Heyman championed construction of a replacement for the aging civil courthouse and its leaky walls, flood-prone basement and deferred maintenance.
—Douglas Hanks
november 10, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
But Schwarzenegger – who championed independent redistricting and was governor when Californians voted to have independent redistricting commissions draw state legislative and congressional maps – did not actively campaign against Proposition 50.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
For more than 30 years, the advocate, author and business entrepreneur has championed sustainable values in fashion, education and food.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
If a few decades ago, most US leaders championed the benefits of trade and investment with China, the opposite is true today.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Moreover, the No on 50 campaign ran ads with a clip of former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who championed the independent redistricting commissions, decrying the effort to roll them back.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
This all-in form of college sports accounting has been championed by economists who believe the siloed nature of many athletic departments force them to make financial decisions without properly weighing the campus-wide impact.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Dove Men+Care has long championed the idea that real strength is rooted in care—and for Lynch, that message hits home.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Heyman championed construction of a replacement for the aging civil courthouse and its leaky walls, flood-prone basement and deferred maintenance.
—Douglas Hanks
november 10, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
But Schwarzenegger – who championed independent redistricting and was governor when Californians voted to have independent redistricting commissions draw state legislative and congressional maps – did not actively campaign against Proposition 50.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
For more than 30 years, the advocate, author and business entrepreneur has championed sustainable values in fashion, education and food.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
If a few decades ago, most US leaders championed the benefits of trade and investment with China, the opposite is true today.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Moreover, the No on 50 campaign ran ads with a clip of former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who championed the independent redistricting commissions, decrying the effort to roll them back.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
This all-in form of college sports accounting has been championed by economists who believe the siloed nature of many athletic departments force them to make financial decisions without properly weighing the campus-wide impact.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Dove Men+Care has long championed the idea that real strength is rooted in care—and for Lynch, that message hits home.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 31 Oct. 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 18 Nov. 2025.
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