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advocate

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




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Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan became the first Fed official to publicly advocate for higher rates this week.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

Jonathan Haidt has become a leading advocate for a regular digital detox.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Fedorov's bet on drones seems obvious now in a war that has come to be dominated by them -- but he was a rare and early advocate.

From Barron's Jul. 16, 2026

“I was an advocate for adding Kripke to this to add an irritant we were all in love with,” says Prady, who likened him to a villain from the 1960s sci-fi series “Lost in Space.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

He is the migrants’ strongest advocate in Nuevo Laredo.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

A 26-year-old Colombian man was shot, immigrant advocates say.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Faculty advocates for testing complained that the timeline could, in reality, leave UC test-free until the fall 2029 application cycle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

This evolution — from Big Tech streaming platform and distribution network to media company — is why anti-monopoly advocates are paying closer attention.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

Religious leaders, scholars, advocates, parents, professionals and policymakers can curtail abuses and promote human dignity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

The Antifederalist opponents of the Constitution made precisely these points, but they were outmaneuvered, outargued, and ultimately outvoted by a dedicated band of national advocates in nine of the state ratifying conventions.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

But the assertion of tolls, however briefly advocated, is more telling.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

Shannon Camacho, an activist with the non-profit Inclusive Actions, which has advocated on behalf of street vendors, said violence against street-level food workers is under reported.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Bunnie, on the other hand, said she had been willing to put the work in, noting that she had advocated for them to attend couple’s therapy together.

From MarketWatch Jul. 4, 2026

It is a tome, 'Head North,' which Westminster is now re-devouring, poring over for clues about his instincts and how much of what he advocated then he will actually seek to deliver in government.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

I advocated that we should remain seated, as it was demeaning to have to recognize the enemy when he did not recognize us as political prisoners.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

He retired as a pilot a year later in 2010, and has continued advocating for aviation safety.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

“It’s not only about advocating for people in Gaza. It’s about advocating for my neighbors, my patients, and everyone here at home,” he said.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

Later the same day, he wrote in the post, Graham was advocating for rail legislation that Vance supported.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

The day after bouncing the U.S., the federation said it was still advocating for a review of the procedures that let Balogun play.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

I told the reporters that there was no contradiction between my continuing support for the armed struggle and my advocating negotiations.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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