as in advocating
to promote the interests or cause of
he has always championed the protection of abused animals
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Recent Examples of championing
After she and the entire staff at the New York Vanguard get axed via text message, Andy makes a stirring speech championing the importance of journalism.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The owner of an air-conditioning and heating company, Webster’s Congressional record includes championing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was intended to help small businesses, according to the press release.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Ting Shen / Bloomberg via Getty Images He served in Congress for over 20 years, championing issues such as agriculture, healthcare, and civil rights.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Thanks to you, Robert and The Box for an incredible run of thoughtful, provocative shows, championing artists and art scenes from the past and present.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The special will feature a lineup of A-listers, supermodels, athletes, pop culture stars and more for a runway show championing inclusivity and body positivity.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Known for championing new voices, the producer worked with Ricky Gervais, Chris O’Dowd, Katherine Parkinson, Jamie Demetriou and Jack Rooke at the early stages of their TV careers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
What should be making this awkward for the Lincoln Club is Jung’s championing higher taxes in his city, which is hardly a conservative or business-friendly approach to government.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Margo’s Got Money Troubles is really great at championing love, in ways both big and small.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The owner of an air-conditioning and heating company, Webster’s Congressional record includes championing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was intended to help small businesses, according to the press release.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Ting Shen / Bloomberg via Getty Images He served in Congress for over 20 years, championing issues such as agriculture, healthcare, and civil rights.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Thanks to you, Robert and The Box for an incredible run of thoughtful, provocative shows, championing artists and art scenes from the past and present.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The special will feature a lineup of A-listers, supermodels, athletes, pop culture stars and more for a runway show championing inclusivity and body positivity.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Known for championing new voices, the producer worked with Ricky Gervais, Chris O’Dowd, Katherine Parkinson, Jamie Demetriou and Jack Rooke at the early stages of their TV careers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
What should be making this awkward for the Lincoln Club is Jung’s championing higher taxes in his city, which is hardly a conservative or business-friendly approach to government.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Margo’s Got Money Troubles is really great at championing love, in ways both big and small.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championing
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The work Corban does today — speaking internationally, advocating for treating assault survivors with empathy instead of skepticism and working in development and marketing for a victims’ center — is sorely needed.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Clooney has also become known for his humanitarian efforts, advocating for the First Amendment as well as the human-rights campaigns for the crises in Darfur in Sudan.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Since 2021, college athletes can sign deals that typically involve endorsing, sponsoring or influencing a product or service without forfeiting their NCAA eligibility.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Who is funding the race and endorsing the candidates?—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Snitker was emotional, thanking Ronnie for supporting him in this career for all these decades.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Investors bought tech stocks viewed as supporting the AI infrastructure buildout and dumping those seen as threatened by its adoption.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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