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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Outside of nursing, Gibson spent her life advocating for Coconut Grove residents during a time of rapid gentrification, developing nonprofits that advocate for businesswomen and the health and wellness of communities.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
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Fans and historic-preservation advocates Richard Schave and Kim Cooper of the local tour group Esotouric posted multiple updates on the fate of the former stall, including the preservation of its hanging menu board.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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The White House had endorsed that approach Monday.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé unveiled a major reshuffling of his cabinet on Tuesday, retaining just five ministers in a new government largely consisting of untested figures endorsed by political parties and groups that recently signed a sweeping national accord.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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Mahan, who recently entered the race and is supported by Silicon Valley leaders, has quickly raised millions of dollars, as have two independent expenditures committees backing his bid.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to a preliminary survey conducted by Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) this week, 81% of the Israeli public supports the Iran strikes, while 63% of those surveyed believe the campaign should continue until the Iranian regime falls.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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