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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Aram Hamparian, executive director of the Armenian-American advocacy group Armenian National Committee of America, also voiced his skepticism to the Washington Examiner.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2025
Her husband founded the conservative advocacy group in 2012.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 21 Sep. 2025
During her speech on Sunday, Erika pledged to expand Turning Point USA's national outreach, grow its campus presence, and continue its advocacy for freedom of speech.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Start up costs and regulations can be a huge barrier for childcare providers, says Gladys Jones, founder of ECE on the Move, a New York City family childcare advocacy group.
—Yasser Salem, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2025
Her husband founded the conservative advocacy group in 2012.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 21 Sep. 2025
During her speech on Sunday, Erika pledged to expand Turning Point USA's national outreach, grow its campus presence, and continue its advocacy for freedom of speech.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Start up costs and regulations can be a huge barrier for childcare providers, says Gladys Jones, founder of ECE on the Move, a New York City family childcare advocacy group.
—Yasser Salem, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Advocacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advocacy. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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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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