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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The group advocates that data center development be done in a responsible, more regulated way.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026 -
Politicians and activists across the political spectrum have instead advocated for states’ ability to regulate AI in the absence of meaningful federal action regarding the fast-moving technology.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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The president had endorsed Jon Maples for Florida state House District 87 in Palm Beach County over Democrat Emily Gregory.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, even traditionally influential organizations like the California Federation of Unions have been unable to coalesce around a single Democratic candidate, instead endorsing four separate candidates and signaling the party’s fundamental fragmentation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The city manager is also evaluating whether the current site could support private development.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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These oils are rich in naturally occurring aromatic compounds that support relaxation, focus, skin cleansing and even natural home cleaning.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Plump (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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