champion
noun
a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place.
championing
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present participleof champion.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But several of the acts championing $20 tickets are juggernauts on the road.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Having been in the running to become chancellor, the former Labour leader made headlines as energy secretary in Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet, grabbing headlines for his championing of net zero policies.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Among Western companies, France's Mistral stands largely alone in championing open models.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
But it’s still built like a tasteful record store with hi-res audio and downloads, no ad tier, and a glossy music magazine championing outsider acts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
She had a long history of championing public causes.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
