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environmentalists advocating agricultural methods designed to slow the destruction of rain forests
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Recent Examples of advocating
Each organization addresses various critical needs across the LGBTQ+ community, such as supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ elder care, increasing access to preventative health services and treatment, and providing mental health support for young people.
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Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Patrick later gave the money to Sophie’s aunt, Kirsten Reeder Milhorn, who has spent years advocating for answers in her niece’s case.
—Kyani Reid, NBC news, 20 May 2026
From demanding that women stay home and out of public life to advocating for the repeal of civil rights law - some conservative women have reached their limit.
—Brittany Luse, NPR, 19 May 2026
In the years since Dominic tragically died, his family members have either taken a step out of the public eye or continued advocating for him.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Luther’s not advocating a sudden increase in the Fed Funds rate.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The organization also expressed concern over allegations that Carmen Teresa Navas had faced intimidation and pressure from state officials while advocating publicly for her son.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Each organization addresses various critical needs across the LGBTQ+ community, such as supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ elder care, increasing access to preventative health services and treatment, and providing mental health support for young people.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 May 2026
While production processes are being reformed, some are advocating that the government pursue low-cost alternatives to high-end weapons systems.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 May 2026
Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Patrick later gave the money to Sophie’s aunt, Kirsten Reeder Milhorn, who has spent years advocating for answers in her niece’s case.
—Kyani Reid, NBC news, 20 May 2026
From demanding that women stay home and out of public life to advocating for the repeal of civil rights law - some conservative women have reached their limit.
—Brittany Luse, NPR, 19 May 2026
In the years since Dominic tragically died, his family members have either taken a step out of the public eye or continued advocating for him.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Luther’s not advocating a sudden increase in the Fed Funds rate.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The organization also expressed concern over allegations that Carmen Teresa Navas had faced intimidation and pressure from state officials while advocating publicly for her son.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Each organization addresses various critical needs across the LGBTQ+ community, such as supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ elder care, increasing access to preventative health services and treatment, and providing mental health support for young people.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 May 2026
While production processes are being reformed, some are advocating that the government pursue low-cost alternatives to high-end weapons systems.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocating
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After that, the ministry stopped endorsing visas, preventing many humanitarian workers from entering Gaza and the West Bank.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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All five sitting county supervisors are endorsing Luna.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Other bills could lead to new relief for small businesses in the future, with lawmakers endorsing the creation of studies and working groups that will look at things like supporting artificial intelligence use by small businesses and tourism.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Legal departments also use it for contract review against standard terms, analyzing negotiation language, processing large document sets for relevant arguments, and supporting intellectual property monitoring.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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