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Proponents of a ban have been offering "false hope" to parents, Burrows argued.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Proponents argue that the change would make the department more accountable to the public.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Proponents say return hubs -- which would serve either as the final destination or as transfer centres for those expelled -- could facilitate repatriations and act as a deterrent for would-be irregular migrants.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Proponents of the new fast entry rules say speedy index inclusion, paired with SpaceX’s unique lock-up rules, could lead to smoother sailing.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Proponents of bilingual education are careful to say that they want students to acquire good schooling.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez