as in advocated
to promote the interests or cause of
will plump for any candidate who supports stem cell research
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The Red Army Faction advocated for an immediate, armed revolution against the capitalist class in Japan.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
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McClellan, also of We the People of Detroit, said the organization has long advocated for a permanent water affordability solution that's not dependent on temporary funding and ensures that households are paying no more than 3% of their income on water.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Steele -- who has represented the North Little Rock area for more than two decades in different capacities, including in the Arkansas House, Senate and as a school board member -- endorsed Dokes to be his successor.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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His remarks stirred backlash from many Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who has not endorsed Mamdani.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The event was hosted by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism (Radio and Television), supported by the UK’s Department for Business and Trade and organised by Phoenix TV.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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While the tax was supported by members including the European Union, Brazil and small island states such as Vanuatu, oil-producing countries including the United States and Saudi Arabia opposed it strongly.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Plumped (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumped%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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