as in to advocate
to promote the interests or cause of
will plump for any candidate who supports stem cell research
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This year’s Animation Is Film Festival is all about advocating for the growing stature of the flourishing medium in the filmmaking capital of the world.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025 -
The Red Army Faction advocated for an immediate, armed revolution against the capitalist class in Japan.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Nor does Deloitte advocate or endorse any individuals or entities featured on the episodes.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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But school board votes on the SYDKIMYL contract did not factor into his decision about who to endorse, McGregor told WFAE in August.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Then layer the bulbs as described above, tossing organic fertilizer into the bottom of each layer to support root growth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Survivors were referred to support services provided by agencies such as Health and Human Services to ensure long-term care and protection.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Plump (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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