as in advocates
to promote the interests or cause of
will plump for any candidate who supports stem cell research
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The Lehigh scandals prompted the Center for Immigration Studies, a Washington think tank that advocates for lower immigration levels, to urge Homeland Security Investigations to launch a wider review last year.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025 -
For teens to get better rest, Carskadon advocates for the schools to start later and give less homework.—
NPR,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Even at its most sorrowful, anti-authoritarian, and smart-alecky, Gunn’s work endorses a fundamentally promising vision of life.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Boston Herald endorses Will Onuoha, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune and Frank Baker for Boston City Council.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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It’s made from 100 percent cashmere certified by The Good Cashmere Standard organization, which supports responsible production in Mongolia.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Attest data supports concerns around mental health, with a quarter of parents admitting their child struggles often.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Plumps (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumps%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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