advocate

Example Sentences

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One of the techniques advocated by Dale Carnegie was: find the man’s hobby.

From Literature

Huerta’s upbringing in California’s Central Valley greatly influenced the kind labor advocate she would become.

From Los Angeles Times

It doesn’t throw off income, and that’s one reason why advisors generally advocate an allocation of no more than 5% of your portfolio.

From Barron's

Religious leaders have been vocal in the aftermath of the vote - differing in tone, but again all advocating better access to palliative care.

From BBC

Chamberlin and other advocates, see it as an opportunity to build protections for a broad group of people, such as immigrant households that depend on extended family members for child care and support.

From Los Angeles Times