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or plonked (for)
as in endorsed
to promote the interests or cause of
I'm willing to plunk for any program that will reduce carbon emissions
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Hoyer endorsed Boafo last month, shortly after announcing his plans to retire from the House at the end of his current term.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2026 -
On Wednesday, the Avance Democratic Club endorsed Horvath in that campaign.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some Democratic candidates, including Tom Steyer and Tony Thurmond, have advocated for more aggressive positions such as abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, reflecting a perspective that strong anti-Trump positioning is essential in response to federal immigration enforcement threats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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The bill passed with a 217-214 vote, supported by most Republicans and 21 Democrats.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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Stoschek’s foundation has supported dozens of exhibitions, including two of Germany’s pavilions at the Venice Biennale, and runs public museums in Düsseldorf and Berlin.—
Will Fenstermaker,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ferlinghetti, who had not yet adopted his immigrant father’s original name, was an aspiring painter, poet, and freelance art critic.—
Gioia Woods,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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Allen, who married Previn in 1997 and has since adopted two daughters, has denied any wrongdoing.—
Hillel Italie,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Plunked (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunked%20%28for%29. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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