advocate

Example Sentences

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Chevron said it had no advance knowledge of the ouster, and didn’t coordinate or advocate for it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Disabled people have successfully advocated for access improvements across both Republican and Democratic administrations, most notably through the landmark Americans With Disabilities Act signed by a Republican president.

From Los Angeles Times

It added that the company had no advance knowledge of Maduro’s ouster, and didn’t coordinate or advocate for it.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Nobody is saying that gambling shouldn't be allowed," says Ben Schiffrin, director of securities policy at Better Markets, which advocates for financial reforms.

From BBC

Patient advocates have lobbied the county Board of Supervisors to establish a similar task force, thus far unsuccessfully.

From Los Angeles Times