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he has always championed the protection of abused animals
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Recent Examples of championed
DeSantis also championed the medical freedom proposal, which would have cemented the policies that catapulted him to GOP stardom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The administration has championed cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that are projected to leave millions of people without health insurance and food stamps in coming years.
—Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Hart quietly assumed a leadership role in drafting and passing landmark legislation that advanced civil rights, protected consumers, overhauled immigration policy, championed fair housing and preserved the environment.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
As a young veteran, Hegseth championed the 2007 Iraq surge embraced by hawkish Republicans such as John McCain.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Gwyneth Paltrow has long championed it through Goop.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Later on Tuesday, Charles and Camilla will invite representatives from charities Elizabeth championed as well as people celebrating their own 100th birthday to Buckingham Palace.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Tree planting has become a centerpiece of that effort, championed by initiatives such as the Bonn Challenge and the Trillion Trees Campaign.
—John Parker, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Networks that championed ‘MeToo’ won't cover Swalwell allegations.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The administration has championed cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that are projected to leave millions of people without health insurance and food stamps in coming years.
—Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Hart quietly assumed a leadership role in drafting and passing landmark legislation that advanced civil rights, protected consumers, overhauled immigration policy, championed fair housing and preserved the environment.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
As a young veteran, Hegseth championed the 2007 Iraq surge embraced by hawkish Republicans such as John McCain.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Gwyneth Paltrow has long championed it through Goop.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Later on Tuesday, Charles and Camilla will invite representatives from charities Elizabeth championed as well as people celebrating their own 100th birthday to Buckingham Palace.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Tree planting has become a centerpiece of that effort, championed by initiatives such as the Bonn Challenge and the Trillion Trees Campaign.
—John Parker, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Networks that championed ‘MeToo’ won't cover Swalwell allegations.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championed
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While the man who was then governor of the powerful Sao Paulo state advocated for a pact with European nations, Lula did not.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy has long advocated for vaccines Cassidy has spent years walking a political tightrope.—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Akin endorsed the new bankruptcy plan despite the tighter eligibility criteria and lower survivors’ benefits.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Obama endorsed him for Congress in 2018.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Menin has supported Wilson, Bottcher’s former chief of staff, who had his ex-boss’s blessing in the race.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Other factors, including scars, bruising, ligature marks and signs of malnutrition, supported evidence of long-term abuse, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Championed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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