as in advocates
to promote the interests or cause of
will plump for any candidate who supports stem cell research
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Afterward, Miller — whose campaign opponents say is supported by around $5 million in campaign contributions and independent expenditures tied to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a group that advocates for Israel’s interests — pushed back against Peters’ criticism.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026 -
Nearly 235 years later, thousands of people have died while in government custody, at prisons and jails, in what advocates — and courts — have said are direct violations of prisoners' constitutional rights.—
Davi Merchan,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rabbi Laurence Bazer, who endorses Reform, Conservative and Orthodox rabbis and cantors as military chaplains through the Jewish Chaplains Council, said Jewish groups are working together on the issue.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Written in English and Spanish, the declaration endorses efforts to strengthen regional cooperation in combating transnational criminal organizations and narcotics trafficking in the Western Hemisphere.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Resting supports your long-term resilience.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Nonfat yogurt still supports steady glucose thanks to its protein content.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
10 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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