as in advocates
to promote the interests or cause of
will plump for any candidate who supports stem cell research
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And the rise of Restore Britain, another hard-right party amplified by Elon Musk which advocates for the large-scale deportation of migrants, has siphoned off some support for Reform too.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026 -
The council advocates for the fair and equitable treatment of African American employees and residents of Sacramento.—
Kiara Adams,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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The summary endorses rather than describes.—
Jamie Cole,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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Retiring San Francisco former House speaker endorses struggling supervisor Connie Chan for her seat, propelling her to a top-two finish against fellow Democrat Scott Wiener and showing Pelosi still has clout.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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With locations in Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Wheeling, and Chicago, Avenues supports individuals with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disabilities and is committed to long-term care, community integration, and disability advocacy.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Flat printing followed by folding supports efficient transport and on-site assembly, potentially transforming how large-scale components are manufactured.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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“Plumps (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumps%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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