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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
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.
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Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Vin Diesel has been quite vocal on social about championing the eleventh movie, which is still in development.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 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
After she and the entire staff at the New York Vanguard get axed via text message, Andy makes a stirring speech championing the importance of journalism.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The owner of an air-conditioning and heating company, Webster’s Congressional record includes championing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was intended to help small businesses, according to the press release.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Thanks to you, Robert and The Box for an incredible run of thoughtful, provocative shows, championing artists and art scenes from the past and present.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The special will feature a lineup of A-listers, supermodels, athletes, pop culture stars and more for a runway show championing inclusivity and body positivity.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Vin Diesel has been quite vocal on social about championing the eleventh movie, which is still in development.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 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
After she and the entire staff at the New York Vanguard get axed via text message, Andy makes a stirring speech championing the importance of journalism.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The owner of an air-conditioning and heating company, Webster’s Congressional record includes championing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was intended to help small businesses, according to the press release.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Thanks to you, Robert and The Box for an incredible run of thoughtful, provocative shows, championing artists and art scenes from the past and present.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The special will feature a lineup of A-listers, supermodels, athletes, pop culture stars and more for a runway show championing inclusivity and body positivity.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championing
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Angel Merlos with the Libre Initiative, an organization advocating for economic freedom policies, says the bill is modeled after similar legislation passed in Arizona.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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His career had many milestones, from advocating for Proposition 36 to bringing forth what’s considered by some lawyers as the county’s most complex criminal case in history, stemming from the Esparto fireworks explosion that killed seven people on July 1.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Huang isn’t just a partner endorsing a partner.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Trump responded by endorsing challengers to state GOP lawmakers who voted against redistricting — and those candidates won on May 5.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The Barnstable Brown Gala, held annually ahead of the Kentucky Derby, is known for drawing celebrities and high-profile guests while supporting charitable causes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, one of several key cabinet ministers with close ties in the settler community, has been explicit about his goal of annexing the West Bank and supporting settler expansion.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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