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
And so many of these voices — almost as if they were hired propagandists — are suddenly championing the Boston Celtics over the Miami Heat as a proper trade landing spot for NBA offseason prize Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Greg Cote
june 17, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Sacramento Councilmember Karina Talamantes, whose district is directly adjacent to the project, has remained steadfast in her opposition to the development, urging the county to further delay the vote until a new supervisor is elected to replace Phil Serna, who is championing the project.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The directing duo hoped to examine the good intentions Banks and producers had, of turning the fashion industry on its head, empowering women and championing diversity, and the way those intentions evolved as the show moved through cycles.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Kerry praised African countries for championing transboundary marine protection and pointed to commitments by eight Gulf of Guinea nations to sustainably manage all of their waters by 2030.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
White was there by his side from the beginning, the fight promoter championing his fighter.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Key Background Musk has been a public cryptocurrency advocate, championing assets like dogecoin and bitcoin as his companies have used the latter as a treasury asset.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In its statement, the Justice Department aligned with some of the arguments that Paramount has made in championing the deal.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 June 2026
Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler play a central role in American independent cinema, championing bold, ambitious and distinctive storytelling.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Greg Cote
june 17, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Sacramento Councilmember Karina Talamantes, whose district is directly adjacent to the project, has remained steadfast in her opposition to the development, urging the county to further delay the vote until a new supervisor is elected to replace Phil Serna, who is championing the project.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The directing duo hoped to examine the good intentions Banks and producers had, of turning the fashion industry on its head, empowering women and championing diversity, and the way those intentions evolved as the show moved through cycles.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Kerry praised African countries for championing transboundary marine protection and pointed to commitments by eight Gulf of Guinea nations to sustainably manage all of their waters by 2030.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
White was there by his side from the beginning, the fight promoter championing his fighter.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Key Background Musk has been a public cryptocurrency advocate, championing assets like dogecoin and bitcoin as his companies have used the latter as a treasury asset.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In its statement, the Justice Department aligned with some of the arguments that Paramount has made in championing the deal.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 June 2026
Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler play a central role in American independent cinema, championing bold, ambitious and distinctive storytelling.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championing
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However, a growing number of residents have been regularly showing up to city council meetings advocating for a moratorium on data center development, pointing to issues with noise pollution, water use, and electricity costs.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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In response to the disparities on the field, NFL cheerleaders have filed lawsuits advocating for fair pay and better working conditions — several of which have been settled privately, according to The Guardian.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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While the anti-migration League has backed opening discussion, Meloni’s Brothers of Italy and centrist allies have been more cautious about endorsing a proposal linked to extremist circles, amid concerns over legal risks and internal divisions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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They were viewed as Xavi endorsing Laporta’s main rival at the ballot box - Victor Font - during the build-up to a March election Laporta won.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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All proceeds to the sell-out show, which was simulcast on ESPN, benefited the Garden of Dreams Foundation, the MSG non-profit supporting children in need.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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Infantry attempting to move along the front, vehicle convoys transporting supplies, command posts coordinating operations, and artillery units supporting assaults are increasingly vulnerable to Ukrainian drone operators who can identify and strike targets with unprecedented speed and precision.—
Hunter LaCroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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“Championing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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