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
But, Jim is still championing Home Depot over Lowe’s , which was upgraded to a buy at Citi, ahead of earnings next week (May 20, Wednesday morning).
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Founded by Wilhelmina Cole Holladay, the NMWA was the first institution in the world dedicated solely to championing women artists, and under Sterling’s stewardship, the museum’s collection grew to include over 6,000 works by over 1,500 artists.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 May 2026
While Hochul is championing Goldman, Mamdani is supporting Lander in the race for the district, which stretches from Lower Manhattan to brownstone Brooklyn.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
The project was developed with Yang’s guidance and support, with the producer championing the story from its earliest stages.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Scentbird flips the model by putting sampling and discovery first and championing a fragrance wardrobe rather than a single signature.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
When her mother Ann Marie Reeves died on May 9, 1905, Jarvis started the celebration to honor her spirit and Reeves' advocacy, repeatedly championing better healthcare for women and children.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Evolving from a weekly into a daily newspaper, the Defender became a national voice for African Americans, documenting racial inequality and championing the Civil Rights Movement.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
As IndieWire exclusively announces, the new program is designed to identify and elevate a single emerging filmmaker with a distinct creative voice worth championing today.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Founded by Wilhelmina Cole Holladay, the NMWA was the first institution in the world dedicated solely to championing women artists, and under Sterling’s stewardship, the museum’s collection grew to include over 6,000 works by over 1,500 artists.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 May 2026
While Hochul is championing Goldman, Mamdani is supporting Lander in the race for the district, which stretches from Lower Manhattan to brownstone Brooklyn.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
The project was developed with Yang’s guidance and support, with the producer championing the story from its earliest stages.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Scentbird flips the model by putting sampling and discovery first and championing a fragrance wardrobe rather than a single signature.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
When her mother Ann Marie Reeves died on May 9, 1905, Jarvis started the celebration to honor her spirit and Reeves' advocacy, repeatedly championing better healthcare for women and children.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Evolving from a weekly into a daily newspaper, the Defender became a national voice for African Americans, documenting racial inequality and championing the Civil Rights Movement.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
As IndieWire exclusively announces, the new program is designed to identify and elevate a single emerging filmmaker with a distinct creative voice worth championing today.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championing
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While production processes are being reformed, some are advocating that the government pursue low-cost alternatives to high-end weapons systems.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 May 2026
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Shuck joined several residents in the Oak Park neighborhood who have been advocating in City Hall for Bluejacket Pool to be rebuilt in their neighborhood for years, with their most recent efforts coming forward as Overland Park creates its new 10-year parks and recreation plan.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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After that, the ministry stopped endorsing visas, preventing many humanitarian workers from entering Gaza and the West Bank.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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All five sitting county supervisors are endorsing Luna.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Other bills could lead to new relief for small businesses in the future, with lawmakers endorsing the creation of studies and working groups that will look at things like supporting artificial intelligence use by small businesses and tourism.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Legal departments also use it for contract review against standard terms, analyzing negotiation language, processing large document sets for relevant arguments, and supporting intellectual property monitoring.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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