Example Sentences

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However, because I am advocating putting Marines in harm’s way, I cannot do this without accepting the same risk.

From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2021

“To suggest I am advocating for a terror attack is a disgusting smear and you should be ashamed of yourself,” he said.

From Slate • May 14, 2018

If you argue that I am advocating the suppression of free speech, I would counter with the "Does free speech mean that you have the right to yell Fire! in a crowded theater?" argument.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2018

Again, I am advocating for women to take control of themselves, take responsibility for themselves, don’t put themselves in harms way, ever.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2014

My lords, I know nothing about landlords, farmers, or labourers, when I am advocating a legislative question of a public nature in this house.

From Maxims and Opinions of Field-Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, Selected From His Writings and Speeches During a Public Life of More Than Half a Century by Francis, George Henry