advocated
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Economists and housing-industry leaders have advocated for more construction to meet the demand for housing after a pullback on construction following the 2008 housing crash severely squeezed supply.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
IG Metall union leader Christiane Benner in a radio interview acknowledged the difficulties brought by China and US tariffs but advocated cost-cutting measures other than job cuts.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Another comment advocated for simplicity by maintaining the status quo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Lurie has advocated for fixes to the ingredient rules and he said the new proposed rule was in effect “voluntary.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
There was, however, a different interpretation of Israel’s result, which was advocated by Roger Penrose and John Wheeler in particular.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
