as in advocates
to promote the interests or cause of
will plump for any candidate who supports stem cell research
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Limiting visas helps prioritize Americans in the labor market and education system, said Ira Mehlman, a spokesperson for the Federation for American Immigration Reform, which advocates for stricter immigration controls.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026 -
The Union of Concerned Scientists is an organization that advocates for scientific integrity.—
Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Founded in 1935, the Lake Forest Caucus vets residents interested in serving on city boards and commissions and endorses candidates for local offices, including mayor, City Council, and the city’s two local public school boards.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The cops are rendered so clueless and so steadfast in their stupidity, the series accidentally endorses ACAB.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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From his perspective, this approach supports a more cohesive working environment where teams can operate effectively without excessive oversight.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Walmart introduced an in-app ChatGPT service on Tuesday that supports linking, loyalty and Walmart payments, OpenAI said.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Plumps (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumps%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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