as in endorsing
to promote the interests or cause of
environmentalists advocating agricultural methods designed to slow the destruction of rain forests
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Recent Examples of advocating
Within weeks, over one million individuals met with the digital Santa, advocating their right to be on the nice list.
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Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Discussions about reforming this program have intensified, with some advocating for the removal of country-specific caps on green cards to address extensive backlogs faced by applicants from countries including India.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
In addition, the high school counselor can be a valuable ally, advocating on their behalf and providing insights to the admissions office.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Environmental groups are expected to closely monitor the outcomes, advocating for stringent oversight to protect public health and Florida’s unique ecosystems.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 24 Dec. 2024
Law enforcement has expressed concern that the suspect is being turned into a martyr, with some supporters advocating for further violence against executives.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Leaders from various fields have a golden opportunity to drive positive change, whether leveraging AI for mental health, advocating for digital well-being or raising mental health awareness.
—Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The digital age has shifted that and made information about celebrity feuds more accessible and, by extension, empowered public figures to be more assertive and vocal about advocating for their interests and brands.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Emphasize Empathy And Foster Transparency Cultivating a trustworthy environment, advocating for work-life balance and providing mental health resources can help leaders safeguard well-being.
—Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Discussions about reforming this program have intensified, with some advocating for the removal of country-specific caps on green cards to address extensive backlogs faced by applicants from countries including India.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
In addition, the high school counselor can be a valuable ally, advocating on their behalf and providing insights to the admissions office.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Environmental groups are expected to closely monitor the outcomes, advocating for stringent oversight to protect public health and Florida’s unique ecosystems.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 24 Dec. 2024
Law enforcement has expressed concern that the suspect is being turned into a martyr, with some supporters advocating for further violence against executives.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Leaders from various fields have a golden opportunity to drive positive change, whether leveraging AI for mental health, advocating for digital well-being or raising mental health awareness.
—Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The digital age has shifted that and made information about celebrity feuds more accessible and, by extension, empowered public figures to be more assertive and vocal about advocating for their interests and brands.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Emphasize Empathy And Foster Transparency Cultivating a trustworthy environment, advocating for work-life balance and providing mental health resources can help leaders safeguard well-being.
—Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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