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 means advocating for ethical AI use while remaining people-centered, ensuring equity in innovation, and designing solutions that reflect cultural nuance and community needs.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025 -
Her focus on women's health also includes advocating for making tampons and pads more accessible.—
Megan Myscofski,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Churches are now able to endorse political candidates after a court filing against a decades-long rule.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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This is because the clerics who have issued or endorsed the threats belong to an ultra-hard-line camp inherently against any diplomatic engagements with the U.S. or the West.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Adding native plants to existing garden beds is a simple way to boost curb appeal while supporting pollinators and improving soil health.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The social sector, including philanthropy and nonprofit providers, can support novel solutions and risk-taking, advocating for families, and providing direct services.—
Shelley Stewart III,
Forbes.com,
30 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 14 Jul. 2025.
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