championed

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Petro also championed the rights of Colombia’s underclass with various social programs, which Cepeda has pledged to deepen without providing much in the way of details.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

George Gascón, who eliminated cash bail for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies and championed rehabilitation over punitive sentencing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

With fewer than 1 million residents, D.C.’s small population will enhance direct voter contact and retail politics of the sort always championed by advocates of New Hampshire and Iowa.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

The regulations - brought in by the previous Labour government - were championed by river campaigners but angered many farmers.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Not every demonstrator had the self-control to obey the discipline of nonviolent resistance championed by Dr. King.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman