as in advocating
to promote the interests or cause of
will plump for any candidate who supports stem cell research
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Each organization addresses various critical needs across the LGBTQ+ community, such as supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ elder care, increasing access to preventative health services and treatment, and providing mental health support for young people.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026 -
Patrick later gave the money to Sophie’s aunt, Kirsten Reeder Milhorn, who has spent years advocating for answers in her niece’s case.—
Kyani Reid,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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After that, the ministry stopped endorsing visas, preventing many humanitarian workers from entering Gaza and the West Bank.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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All five sitting county supervisors are endorsing Luna.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
13 May 2026
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For the first time, a skeleton of metal, rather than walls of masonry, formed the main supporting material for a large commercial tower.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The film stars Spanish singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente in his screen debut, alongside Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes and Lola Dueñas, with Glenn Close in a supporting role and Penélope Cruz contributing an extended cameo.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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“Plumping (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumping%20%28for%29. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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