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
By advocating for a military that restricts opportunities based on religion or gender, Hegseth seeks to effectively treat millions of Americans as second-class citizens, forbidden from serving their country in the armed forces.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
This year’s protest also included a petition advocating for attendees to boycott Art Basel Miami Beach until the city of Miami and Miami Dade County divest from their Israel bonds.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Instead of advocating for its namesake, the center has spent its time, funding, and resources advocating for Hamas.
—Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
Expanding the Coalition To strengthen the case for fair taxation in the digital economy, regional coalitions like the EU must look beyond their borders and align with developing nations already advocating for DSTs.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
All of this misses the mark in advocating for the broader social issues sometimes at play.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
As someone known for advocating self-expression and individuality, Palmer is bringing her signature energy to her new role.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
Participants in experiments saw moral objectors as selfishly advocating for a personal goal at the expense of others.
—Timothy Kundro, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Starbucks has also faced unionization challenges from workers advocating for better pay and working conditions.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
This year’s protest also included a petition advocating for attendees to boycott Art Basel Miami Beach until the city of Miami and Miami Dade County divest from their Israel bonds.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Instead of advocating for its namesake, the center has spent its time, funding, and resources advocating for Hamas.
—Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
Expanding the Coalition To strengthen the case for fair taxation in the digital economy, regional coalitions like the EU must look beyond their borders and align with developing nations already advocating for DSTs.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
All of this misses the mark in advocating for the broader social issues sometimes at play.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
As someone known for advocating self-expression and individuality, Palmer is bringing her signature energy to her new role.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
Participants in experiments saw moral objectors as selfishly advocating for a personal goal at the expense of others.
—Timothy Kundro, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Starbucks has also faced unionization challenges from workers advocating for better pay and working conditions.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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