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or plonk (for)
as in to endorse
to promote the interests or cause of
I'm willing to plunk for any program that will reduce carbon emissions
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President Joe Biden publicly endorsed and supported health care price transparency.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025 -
On Thursday, former Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn endorsed Laesch.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Consistent engagement with local and national policymakers to advocate for transgender rights and protections.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Feeling angry can push you to advocate for your needs and make necessary changes in your life.1 However, long-term anger that is not dealt with can become an issue, affecting your mental health and quality of life.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
30 Mar. 2025
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Thorne on March 23 joined 100,000 parents who support the Smartphone Free Childhood Pact, a pledge not to give children smartphones until the age of 14.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Most had lived in the country for many years and worked hard to support their families.—
Lea Skene,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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In today’s flat (or shrinking) budgetary environment, institutions must adopt smart, strategic technology consolidation to maximize impact and efficiency.—
Chase Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Adell, 24, has always been open with her fans about the fact that she was adopted, and grew up in southern California with four siblings, all of whom were also adopted.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Plunk (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunk%20%28for%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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