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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Ward's responsibilities will focus on enhancing market access, advocating for trade policies that benefit U.S. agriculture and developing international partnerships to promote the region's diverse agricultural products.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025 -
While some lawmakers advocated for the move, others — including some of the president’s most vocal supporters on the right-flank — pushed against the U.S. directly getting involved in the conflict.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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Last year, the Indonesian political party Golkar created a deepfake of former president Suharto endorsing its candidate.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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After being chosen first overall by the Mavericks, Cooper Flagg endorsed his Duke teammates and fellow top 10 picks, Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach, not only for their skills as players but also for their character as individuals.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Meta supports federal legislation that requires app stores to get parental approval whenever a teen under 16 downloads an app.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
18 June 2025
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Because social engineering and human error are such significant threat vectors, equipping your teams with robust processes and skills to effectively manage database risks can also support a strong security posture.—
Jakub Lamik,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Plump (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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