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he has always championed the protection of abused animals
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Recent Examples of championing
For a founder whose identity is intertwined with building software and championing AI progress, the realization his own product could outperform his ideas landed with unusual force.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Since then, scientists have been in two camps, championing conflicting theories on the thickness of Europa's ice shell.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Whether championing literature through her influential book club or spotlighting changemakers, Oprah’s impact extends far beyond entertainment.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
After previously championing Bovino’s efforts in Minnesota, Noem’s team has this week privately pointed to the arrest quotas pushed by Miller at the White House as a cause of the problems.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
The same could be said of Dropbox, a platform committed to championing the future of filmmaking and original storytelling.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Overall, there is such a sense of championing both big filmmakers people admire and discovering new talent.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Taken together, these songs convey inspiration, encouragement and comfort, aimed at generations of women from all walks of life, championing them to be vocal and live their most authentic lives.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Since 2020, Carlo has served the James Beard Foundation as a judge, host and member of its Broadcast Media Awards subcommittee, championing the heart and soul of American food.
—Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Since then, scientists have been in two camps, championing conflicting theories on the thickness of Europa's ice shell.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Whether championing literature through her influential book club or spotlighting changemakers, Oprah’s impact extends far beyond entertainment.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
After previously championing Bovino’s efforts in Minnesota, Noem’s team has this week privately pointed to the arrest quotas pushed by Miller at the White House as a cause of the problems.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
The same could be said of Dropbox, a platform committed to championing the future of filmmaking and original storytelling.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Overall, there is such a sense of championing both big filmmakers people admire and discovering new talent.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Taken together, these songs convey inspiration, encouragement and comfort, aimed at generations of women from all walks of life, championing them to be vocal and live their most authentic lives.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Since 2020, Carlo has served the James Beard Foundation as a judge, host and member of its Broadcast Media Awards subcommittee, championing the heart and soul of American food.
—Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championing
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Matthew Stockman / Getty Images The skater has spent years advocating for mental health awareness and the LGBTQ+ community; Glenn came out as bisexual and pansexual in 2019.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Building support, setting limits, and speaking up can help families cope while advocating for better care policies.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
3 Feb. 2026
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Now, the president himself has weighed in on the race, publicly endorsing District Attorney Clay Fuller.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday signed off on a plan to give financial relief to Palisades fire victims who are seeking to rebuild, endorsing it nearly 10 months after Mayor Karen Bass first announced it.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The chair of the Federal Reserve is tasked with combating inflation in the United States while also supporting maximum employment.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Irving was caught when the State Police got a tip on May 29, 2025, from the smartphone messaging company Kik, which reported that three files shared on its platform appeared to be child pornography, according to a law enforcement affidavit supporting the charge.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Championing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championing. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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