as in advocating
to promote the interests or cause of
he has always championed the protection of abused animals
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Recent Examples of championing
In Germany, Salzgeber will release the film theatrically, continuing its tradition of championing distinctive auteur cinema.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Johnson’s detractors accuse him of championing Bukele despite his increasing abuses of power.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
The men are vigorously championing their records creating innovation here in Indiana and say that the state has benefited from its investment in their groups.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Louisville Metro Council members are championing a proposal that would require cat and dog owners across Jefferson County to microchip their pets.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Nexstar also has been championing a rule change at the FCC that would pave the way for the transaction, as well as the consolidation of other broadcast station companies.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
Wolfe Herd also advocated for stricter laws and regulations online, championing the passage of Texas House Bill 2789, which made the sending of unsolicited, explicit images a punishable offense.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
After placing last in most New York City mayoral race polls, Mayor Eric Adams has come to the conclusion that championing anti-trans bathroom policies is just what his political career needs.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 19 Sep. 2025
Along with championing the music of the islands, Rothman had a professional surfing career, riding 100-foot waves and winning championships.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Johnson’s detractors accuse him of championing Bukele despite his increasing abuses of power.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
The men are vigorously championing their records creating innovation here in Indiana and say that the state has benefited from its investment in their groups.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Louisville Metro Council members are championing a proposal that would require cat and dog owners across Jefferson County to microchip their pets.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Nexstar also has been championing a rule change at the FCC that would pave the way for the transaction, as well as the consolidation of other broadcast station companies.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
Wolfe Herd also advocated for stricter laws and regulations online, championing the passage of Texas House Bill 2789, which made the sending of unsolicited, explicit images a punishable offense.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
After placing last in most New York City mayoral race polls, Mayor Eric Adams has come to the conclusion that championing anti-trans bathroom policies is just what his political career needs.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 19 Sep. 2025
Along with championing the music of the islands, Rothman had a professional surfing career, riding 100-foot waves and winning championships.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championing
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What follows is Hanke’s account of the administration’s growing interest in advocating the dollarization path, a course of action Milei has been unable to deliver on.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Stuart Buck is executive director of the Good Science Project, a group advocating for less bureaucracy in science funding.—
Carmela Guaglianone,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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In response to that news, Colbert received an outpouring of support from many of his current and former fellow talk-show hosts, including Kimmel, who even took out a billboard in Los Angeles endorsing Colbert (against his own show), for an Emmy.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pop star has been more vocal in recent years about her political stances, including endorsing then-Vice President Kamala Harris in the most recent presidential election.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Soluble fiber is effective for lowering cholesterol, supporting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system, and keeping stools soft and easy to pass.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Particularly, the problem is acute in remote and low-income regions, which lack continuous electricity and supporting infrastructure needed for large, centralized water treatment facilities.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Championing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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