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
Annie Lennox was appointed an OBE for her "tireless charity campaigns and championing of humanitarian causes"
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
On a summer afternoon, his daughters, Gabrielle and Katerina, sit at the Sunset Marquis bar, recounting their father’s remarkable life — particularly his championing of soccer and his contributions to the sport.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Among Western companies, France's Mistral stands largely alone in championing open models.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
"My lady, I beg the boon of championing your cause."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
