going to bat for

VERB

show support for

Synonyms

WEAK

back up cover for defend endorse go to the wall for recommend stand behind stand by stand up for stick up for support

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,” one Sister said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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