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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One of Trump’s most ardent conservative supporters, former Fox News host Megyn Kelly, lashed out last month over the initial reports about a possible Diddy pardon, vehemently advocating against one.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025 -
Tillman has planned to take the lawsuit to Congress and advocate for the rights of private citizens, oversight, and regulations.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The American Academy of Pediatrics still endorses COVID-19 shots for children older than 6 months.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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In the past, New Hampshire’s governor has been remarkably sensible for a Republican who endorsed Trump as recently as 2024.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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The audit released this week supported Tian and Wang’s concerns about the fees and executive director salary reporting, in addition to finding several new issues.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Disability Opportunity Fund is supporting accessible community development and infrastructure.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 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 Aug. 2025.
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