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supporter

[suh-pawr-ter, -pohr-] / səˈpɔr tər, -ˈpoʊr- /


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Buffett was an enthusiastic supporter of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, stating in 2006 he "greatly" admired what it was accomplishing and promised to make yearly donations.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Paese, who had been a staunch supporter of Ruemmler, pushed back and told Ruemmler her own emails were to blame, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remembered Graham as a steadfast supporter of Ukraine, noting the senator’s repeated visits to the country following Russia’s full-scale invasion.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Responding to the demand, Mayor Zohran Mamdani -- a passionate Arsenal supporter -- has announced five free, illuminated pitches open overnight across the city for the duration of the tournament.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

He was a longtime Afrikaner nationalist, and an outspoken supporter of the Nazi cause; he once described Hider as the “greatest man of his age.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

As the sole candidate, Burnham will not need to go through the process of a summer vote of members of the Labour Party and affiliated trade union supporters.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

He became a U.S. citizen in 2011 and was traveling with his U.S. passport, his supporters say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

He first heard about him when potential supporters told him they were already preparing to support Hamawy, and he decided he should too.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

Platner galvanized an enthusiastic base of supporters and weathered months of controversies surrounding his personal life by selling a story of redemption and what he called “healthy” masculinity.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

If Kate or Maggie’s self-belief ever faltered, they had only to listen to their supporters or read the media, constantly feeding the world the story of the Fox sisters’ marvelous powers.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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