as in advocated
to promote the interests or cause of
will plump for any candidate who supports stem cell research
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Paul has advocated legitimizing DOGE’s cuts by putting them through Congress.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Mar. 2025 -
In 2020, Bas advocated for cutting the Police Department budget by 50%, a proposal that was fortunately never carried out.—
East Bay Times editorial,
The Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2025
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This commission had not approved nor endorsed a data center, and all were in favor of starting a process through a request for public offering back in December of last year, with the full knowledge that a data center might be the potential use.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The current mayor has endorsed Tinaglia, saying his experience as a trustee and lifelong resident are big advantages.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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By leveraging Google Scholar, organizations can build a stronger, more informed, and more connected workplace where curiosity is actively supported.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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But Administrative Law Judge Joshua Pratt, who held a hearing in the case last month, issued a ruling Tuesday that supported Kimball’s decisions.—
Dara Kam,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Plumped (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumped%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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