proponent

Example Sentences

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The argument proponents make sounds logical until you think about it.

From Los Angeles Times

In Parliament, the proponents of union saw endless possibilities: A closer connection between England and Scotland would provide for national security and project British power.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reactions from proponents of the Make America Health Again movement were muted, with many influencers and activists remaining quiet about the ruling.

From Salon

It's a sign of how a weird, underground act that sang about aliens and jellyfish have become extraordinarily influential proponents of queer culture and alternative rock.

From BBC

The basic answer from the bill's proponents is that similar systems operate in countries around the world and these issues have not become major controversies.

From BBC