as in advocating
to promote the interests or cause of
will plump for any candidate who supports stem cell research
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The proclamation is part of a broader activist campaign coordinated by the Farm Animal Rights Movement, a nonprofit organization advocating for animal rights, veganism and sustainability.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026 -
As an attorney, Ghio has an extensive background in advocating for children and people with disabilities.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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Encode’s vice president of public policy issued a statement endorsing HB 286 after the group paid for polling that found broad support for the bill among Utah voters just days after it was introduced.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Filibuster fight Cornyn wrote an op-ed in the New York Post last week, endorsing the idea of changing the filibuster rules to pass the SAVE America Act and a homeland security spending bill.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The 14ers are the supporters group of Summit FC, comprising of about 350 fans who are focused on supporting, engaging, and growing Colorado’s community of pro women’s soccer fans.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The artificial septet also nabbed the trophy for worst supporting actor.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Plumping (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumping%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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