as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
as an early hierophant of birth control, Margaret Sanger had to face down often vehement opposition
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Instead of just relying on the network’s standard correspondents, the network’s broadcast seemed to lean equally on Free Press favorites and proponents for Iran strikes.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026 -
That, however, may be the only lesson proponents have drawn from the European experience.—
Jared Walczak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Legalization advocates argued legalization would cripple illicit trade, yet opponents now point to its resilience as proof of policy failure.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
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Consumer advocates say that could give SAVE a second life — albeit a brief one.—
Kamaron McNair,Annie Nova,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Campaigning began almost immediately after the announcement, with major commercial news outlets showing political advertising for the Social Democrats, while supporters of the populist anti-immigration Danish People's party began leafleting in parliament in Copenhagen.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, supporters of the defendants gathered outside the federal courthouse, distributing fliers to passersby.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The prime exponents are Brentford, with whom Gronnemark has worked on a consultancy basis.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Hierophants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hierophants. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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