proponent
Example Sentences
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The goal is to push back on what proponents see as an academic culture that has lost sight of the purpose of a liberal arts education—and to do so from within the university.
Like other activists, however, their proponents sometimes win concessions in return for dropping their proposals.
The proponents also cite recent polls showing that voters support requiring insurers to cover homeowners who reduce fire risk on their properties.
From Los Angeles Times
Some arms-control proponents say the U.S. should seek to resolve its concerns over possible Chinese and Russian violations by starting technical talks with those countries on ways to detect and deter very low-yield nuclear tests.
But other EU countries, which are proponents of free trade, oppose the plans.
From Barron's
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