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supporter

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


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As for the bond markets, one supporter has stressed his adherence to the fiscal rules on debt and borrowing, and another put it more colourfully: "He isn't Che Guevara."

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

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

“Aren’t you happy you saved a life?” one refugee supporter growled at Rita Thomas, a longtime resident who had spoken out against the resettlement process.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

Financial supporters play no role in The Texas Tribune’s journalism.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

The brand's most ardent supporters "have a lot of faith that she can deliver on some of these promises longer-term", he says, but there's "still a ton of scepticism" outside the fanbase.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

These supporters were willing to overlook some flaws because they believed in his message — at least until this more serious allegation came out.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

Chen’s case was raised by President Trump during a May meeting with China’s leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, the supporters say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

He left office in March of 1797 with the resounding cheers of his huge army of supporters and the howls of that much smaller pack of critics echoing in his ears.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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