advocate
Example Sentences
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The case brought together civil libertarians and gun rights advocates, who said millions of Americans could face criminal charges if the government’s view is upheld.
From Los Angeles Times
Crockett has vowed to turn out new voters to finally flip the state, while Talarico has advocated a broader strategy that includes reaching out to Republicans.
From Salon
In one corner, there is Musk, the world's richest man and a staunch advocate of libertarian ideals.
From Barron's
The problem, at least in the minds of a growing number of privacy and immigration advocates, is that the readers capture a vast amount of information not related to any specific criminal investigation.
From Los Angeles Times
It sounds like your boss won’t be your best advocate, which means you have to be even more vocal about your wins.
From MarketWatch
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