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a person who actively supports or favors a cause
a vocal proponent of the use of electric-powered cars
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Recent Examples of proponents
Women and people of color are historically paid less than their white male counterparts, and proponents of the transparency practice say this would help mitigate that by making pay public.
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Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Despite these predictions, New York remains a very Democratic state, and energy proponents will no doubt still face an uphill battle in trying to change state policy.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Yet proponents see banning nicotine as a boon for personal freedom.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
While proponents argue that H-1B workers fill critical skills gaps and drive innovation, critics contend that the program suppresses wages and displaces American workers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Doing so, proponents said, would help patients by easing shortages of healthcare providers who accept Medi-Cal.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
On the other side of the coin, amid polarizing debates about the programs, proponents of harsher detention policies often seize on high-profile cases involving electronic monitoring.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Though backing the Panthers might still be an aberration in Mexico (most fans cheer for legacy teams like the Dallas Cowboys or Pittsburgh Steelers), Ramos' is adamant the league has made significant strides to reach a new generation of foreign NFL proponents like him.
—Alan Chazaro, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Overall, the right dog house for the right breed can help reduce stress, prevent boredom and encourage exercise, say proponents.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Despite these predictions, New York remains a very Democratic state, and energy proponents will no doubt still face an uphill battle in trying to change state policy.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Yet proponents see banning nicotine as a boon for personal freedom.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
While proponents argue that H-1B workers fill critical skills gaps and drive innovation, critics contend that the program suppresses wages and displaces American workers.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Doing so, proponents said, would help patients by easing shortages of healthcare providers who accept Medi-Cal.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
On the other side of the coin, amid polarizing debates about the programs, proponents of harsher detention policies often seize on high-profile cases involving electronic monitoring.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Though backing the Panthers might still be an aberration in Mexico (most fans cheer for legacy teams like the Dallas Cowboys or Pittsburgh Steelers), Ramos' is adamant the league has made significant strides to reach a new generation of foreign NFL proponents like him.
—Alan Chazaro, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Overall, the right dog house for the right breed can help reduce stress, prevent boredom and encourage exercise, say proponents.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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