advocacy
noun
ad·vo·ca·cy
ˈad-və-kə-sē 
: the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate entry 2) something
known for his advocacy of gay rights
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This critical skill involves self-advocacy, framing achievements measurably, and selling ideas for stakeholder buy-in.
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Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
That strange turn speaks to Hubbard’s advocacy over the past few years.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Consumer Watchdog, a California consumer advocacy group, says Chevron is profiting heavily while drivers continue paying steep prices.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 23 May 2026
For L’Oréal Paris, the initiative has become one of the festival’s most visible intersections between brand partnership and industry advocacy.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
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Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
That strange turn speaks to Hubbard’s advocacy over the past few years.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Consumer Watchdog, a California consumer advocacy group, says Chevron is profiting heavily while drivers continue paying steep prices.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 23 May 2026
For L’Oréal Paris, the initiative has become one of the festival’s most visible intersections between brand partnership and industry advocacy.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for advocacy
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“Advocacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advocacy. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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advocacy
noun
ad·vo·ca·cy
ˈad-və-kə-sē
: the act or process of advocating : support
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advocacy
noun
ad·vo·ca·cy
ˈad-və-kə-sē
1
: the profession or work of an advocate
2
: the action of advocating, pleading for, or supporting a cause or proposal
a consequence of his moving advocacy—W. O. Douglas
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