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advocate

[ad-vuh-keyt, ad-vuh-kit, -keyt] / ˈæd vəˌkeɪt, ˈæd və kɪt, -ˌkeɪt /




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An organizer, Duncan was hailed as an advocate for Nevada’s poor and racially oppressed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

That’s certainly what led Caligiuri to become an ambassador and tireless advocate for the UPSL.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The 79-year-old billionaire has positioned himself as an advocate for rapid AI development.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

He described feeling alone and questioning his place in the world, which he said later informed his work as a mental health advocate.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

According to South African law, since we were in the Supreme Court, Duma, as an advocate, was the only one permitted to address the judges directly.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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