espoused
Example Sentences
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He became frustrated by the policy of peaceful resistance to Belgrade's repression of ethnic Albanians espoused by the late Kosovo president Ibrahim Rugova.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Despite their past wariness of crypto, banks have long espoused the potential of the blockchain technology that underpins digital currencies to streamline their businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
For people whose sense of self depends on believing that they are separate and superior to others, the ecological view espoused by Darwin and his many successors is anathema.
From Salon • Jun. 29, 2025
They have pushed various policies also espoused by the playbook.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025
A pretty dispute followed, in which Edna warmly espoused her father’s cause and the Doctor remained neutral.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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