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advocate

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




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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

He explains in the book that “. . . I could often advocate on behalf of arrangements or songs or decision making within songs based on the colors and shapes a certain passage evoked.”

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

That’s certainly what led Caligiuri to become an ambassador and tireless advocate for the UPSL.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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

I may be an advocate for free speech and human rights in public, but with my brother, I admit, I can be a dictator!

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai




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