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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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Twenty-five state attorneys general endorsed a request for the U.S. Senate to pass a bill that would permanently categorize fentanyl analogues as drugs with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.—
Ray Lewis,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 2025 -
The comedian and podcaster endorsed Trump the day before the election but had previously spoken favorably of Senator Bernie Sanders and criticized Trump in the past.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Allen didn’t push back on that notion but did advocate keeping the store open for one last holiday season.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Center for American Liberty stands firmly with President Trump’s commitment to preserving the sanctity of women’s sports and will continue to advocate for policies that protect the rights of female athletes.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Their role is to make those expectations clear and support both the teachers, students and their families.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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By the end of the negotiations, solar developers Clearway Energy and EDF Renewables were publicly supporting the monument proposal, as were several solar industry trade groups — and Edison.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said Friday that any aid will be contingent upon the Golden State adopting policies to prevent future blazes.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Feb. 2025
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The critical measurement ignited questions about whether the NFL should adopt a form of ball-tracking technology.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Plunk (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunk%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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