advocated

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He said the committee successfully advocated for $1 billion in federal funds for state and local law enforcement, and $94 million to boost transportation planning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The odds appear stacked against the rate relief that Warsh has advocated for.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

"We advocated for change. We didn't win that argument," said Sarwar.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

More change is set to come to the city with Mamdani, who has advocated for climate-friendly housing from rooftop solar to clean heat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Renowned educator Horace Mann saw phrenology as “the guide to philosophy and the handmaiden of Christianity,” and Horace Greeley of “Go West, young man” fame advocated phrenology tests for all railroad engineers.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos