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or plonk (for)
as in to endorse
to promote the interests or cause of
I'm willing to plunk for any program that will reduce carbon emissions
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The publication also reportedly saw a subscription fall-off after Bezos nixed the Post editorial page efforts to endorse Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026 -
Several other Democrats are contending for the deep-blue seat, including a state lawmaker who was endorsed by Hoyer.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September while speaking at a Utah university, established Turning Point USA in 2012 to encourage young people to engage in free speech and advocate for conservative policies.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
6 Feb. 2026
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The letter goes on to also advocate for more long-term investments in making transit a reliable means of getting to San Diego’s most popular destinations.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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My job is to keep our mission, vision, and commitment to impact front and center and to make sure our staff feel supported and able to stay focused on the work.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Trump supported Milei’s fiscal program last year with a $20-billion credit line that succeeded in calming markets and boosting Milei’s prospects in a crucial midterm election in October.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Another concern specific to Alphabet was that adopting AI would cannibalize its Search revenue.—
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CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Many are already adopted by the time the show airs, however, thanks to their cuteness level.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Plunk (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunk%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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