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espousal

[ih-spou-zuhl, -suhl] / ɪˈspaʊ zəl, -səl /


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Scorsese’s public espousal of this technology marks the latest shift in attitude about AI from powerful Hollywood creatives.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

As Travis Adkins and Judd Devermont recently pointed out in Foreign Policy, Cold Warriors both Black and White were painfully aware of the contradictions of their ringing espousal of freedom.

From Washington Post Sep. 3, 2020

A recent study found the espousal of conspiracy theories, pseudoscience and belief in the paranormal turn out to be highly correlated with one another.

From The Guardian Sep. 10, 2018

Typically the schools honored Mr. Cosby for his success as an entertainer, as well as his pronounced support for education and his espousal of the sort of bootstraps perseverance that would serve young graduates well.

From New York Times Oct. 6, 2015

The ring is, also, frequently given at the consecration of a Bishop, to symbolize his espousal with the Church in his Diocese.

From The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia by William James Miller




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