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advocate

[ad-vuh-keyt, ad-vuh-kit, -keyt] / ˈæd vəˌkeɪt, ˈæd və kɪt, -ˌkeɪt /




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One advocate of the UK joining the bank said it was likely that the up-front cost would have to be paid for by borrowing.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

She also held several positions with the United Nations and became an advocate for women's rights, including improved conditions for women in prison.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Nina Royal, 83, who lives in Los Angeles and is a community advocate for her Tujunga neighborhood, voted for Hilton, saying that he understands California’s problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Lubber, an early advocate of climate-related risk disclosures, has been working to rally investors behind the idea since the mid-2000s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Some modern musicians advocate performing such pieces using well temperaments, in order to better understand and appreciate them.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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