avowed

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The lightweight championship clash will top a bill of six fights set to take place on the US Flag Day holiday and the 80th birthday of President Donald Trump, who is an avowed UFC fan.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

As if to emphasize his status, he is an avowed metalhead, occasionally recommending tunes such as “I Am Hated” by Slipknot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

ExxonMobil contends that the legislative history shows that the bills seek to “place disproportionate blame on companies like ExxonMobil for being large and for the avowed purpose of spurring public opprobrium,” according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025

An avowed Kolkata evangelist, he wanted to paint the dome and raised the money for it from friends and associates.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

Mr. Kumar was the first avowed atheist I ever met.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel