advocate
Example Sentences
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In the report, Draghi advocated for a European preference in defence procurement and in the space sector, albeit in a targeted manner.
From Barron's
Few people will advocate for injustice, arrogance or ignoring the global majority.
Lai has always denied the charges against him, saying he was advocating for what he believed were Hong Kong's values, such as rule of law and free speech.
From BBC
However, he also said he opposed violence and was not an advocate for Hong Kong independence, calling it "too crazy to think about".
From Barron's
He went to high school in Santa Monica, a coastal enclave in greater Los Angeles, where he advocated English-only education and other conservative issues.
From BBC
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