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champion

[cham-pee-uhn] / ˈtʃæm pi ən /






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Prime Minister Micheal Martin is expected to champion Ireland's role as a hub for the development of AI.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

All of a sudden, Bass was a staggering champion lunging at a revived Raman, who swung and stung and ducked the way only a hungry up-and-comer can.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

But Verstappen squeezed him tight towards the pit wall and with their entry to the first corner so compromised, Leclerc eventually backed off and the four-time champion could claim the corner.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Across his two terms, Sen. Sullivan has been a champion for bringing investment to a state that needs more of both, while protecting the environment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

A champion of champions who would not eat frankfurters or fries from the hand of a begrudging host.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

Their last victory was against Azerbaijan champions Sabah FK on 10 September.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

They outclassed the two-time defending World Series champions, winning 7-4, and lead the best-of-seven series 2-0 as it heads back to L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Uzbekistan champions Neftchi pulled a goal back, but they were reduced to 10 men after 65 minutes and an own goal 13 minutes later sealed a first Group B victory for the hosts.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

"Mikel Arteta made changes when he needed to and the substitutions gave Arsenal what they needed. That's what champions do. Leeds can hold their heads high."

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

On the Greek side, with Achilles gone, the two greatest champions were Ajax and Diomedes.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

A half-century ago, conservatives championed free markets and moral traditionalism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

To the last, Mr. Levin argues, Shaw cared more about “military concerns” than the “moral crusade” championed by his parents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

The project at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh state, a port often called Vizag, is championed by India as a cornerstone of its technological ambitions.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

Kim, who has long championed Korean artists internationally, was particularly impressed with the diversity of Korean art that RM has amassed, including its “remarkable range.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Not every demonstrator had the self-control to obey the discipline of nonviolent resistance championed by Dr. King.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman

Now he is championing a "people-led" movement that promotes the protection of human rights and rule of law as enshrined in the constitution.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Borza spent 20 years championing nearly every effort to memorialize the passengers and crew members who stormed the cockpit, preventing the hijackers from reaching Washington, D.C., and their presumed target, the Capitol.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Since the early 1970s, Steinem used her voice and influence to work toward legalizing safe abortions while championing survivors of rape and domestic violence and pushing for equal pay in the workplace.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026

The French president has been instrumental over recent years in championing the daring gambit to loan the 950-year-old tapestry to the British Museum, which is putting it on display until next July.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

"My lady, I beg the boon of championing your cause."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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