going to bat for
Example Sentences
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“We need someone to step up and start going to bat for our families again,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2024
“We’re not used to people going to bat for drag queens,” Sister Unity said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2023
Entrepreneurs and investors spent the weekend going to bat for themselves in the marketplace of ideas.
From Slate ● Mar. 15, 2023
On Wednesday afternoon, Newsmax ran an article on the senators going to bat for them, detailing action points for how others can join in.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2023
Honestly, what else do I have going to bat for me?
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
