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to promote the interests or cause of
he has always championed the protection of abused animals
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Recent Examples of championing
While Southern Living is giving them a national spotlight, CharlotteFive readers have been championing this Montford Drive spot for years.
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Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Cities and counties nationwide are increasingly championing workers’ rights, which hasn’t historically been a municipal function.
—Terri Gerstein, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Today, the country is slowly opening to tourism, with a younger generation that is committed to preserving its cultural heritage, as well as institutions that are championing contemporary art.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
From championing funding for mental health care and stem cell research to advancing smoke-free indoor spaces in New Jersey, Dick protected every one of our communities and sought to cultivate the potential of every one of our neighbors.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The Department of Agriculture has released new dietary guidelines, championing protein and healthy fats.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The same guy once celebrated by the likes of Bill Hancock, patron saint of all that’s good about college athletics, for championing the trusty, musty two-team field is on record this week that a 12-team playoff works so well that 16 might not be so bad after all.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
On a freezing New Year’s Day, the Democratic mayor took his ceremonial oath of office on the steps of City Hall, with thousands of people lining several Manhattan blocks and a slate of celebrities championing him with Millennial cultural touchstones.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Campbell served three House terms and two Senate terms, known for unconventional dress and championing Native American rights, children’s causes, and fiscal conservatism.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Cities and counties nationwide are increasingly championing workers’ rights, which hasn’t historically been a municipal function.
—Terri Gerstein, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Today, the country is slowly opening to tourism, with a younger generation that is committed to preserving its cultural heritage, as well as institutions that are championing contemporary art.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
From championing funding for mental health care and stem cell research to advancing smoke-free indoor spaces in New Jersey, Dick protected every one of our communities and sought to cultivate the potential of every one of our neighbors.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The Department of Agriculture has released new dietary guidelines, championing protein and healthy fats.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The same guy once celebrated by the likes of Bill Hancock, patron saint of all that’s good about college athletics, for championing the trusty, musty two-team field is on record this week that a 12-team playoff works so well that 16 might not be so bad after all.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
On a freezing New Year’s Day, the Democratic mayor took his ceremonial oath of office on the steps of City Hall, with thousands of people lining several Manhattan blocks and a slate of celebrities championing him with Millennial cultural touchstones.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Campbell served three House terms and two Senate terms, known for unconventional dress and championing Native American rights, children’s causes, and fiscal conservatism.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championing
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Oliver family continues long‑term advocacy Manuel and Patricia Oliver, whose son Joaquin was killed in the mass shooting, have spent years advocating for stronger gun laws.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Damon is no stranger to advocating for causes outside of Hollywood.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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Initially endorsing former President Biden in the 2024 election, UAW threw its support behind former Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden withdrew from the race.—
Sophie Brams,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2026
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Garza left in 2024 after The Times did not publish an editorial endorsing Kamala Harris for president.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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If your money wasn’t involved in supporting the Dallas Cowboys show, all of it may be funny, instead of just flat, sad, and a bad joke.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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The companies said the robotaxi is designed to deliver a premium passenger experience while supporting large-scale autonomous deployment.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Championing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championing. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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