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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Among those voicing concerns and championing the role of the Heimlich maneuver are the children of the doctor behind it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Jourdane spent his life championing the causes he believed in, such as safe conditions for workers, voting rights and standing up for the oppressed, his family said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
The French president has been instrumental over recent years in championing the daring gambit to loan the 950-year-old tapestry to the British Museum, which is putting it on display until next July.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Festival organisers said the event will bring together "world-famous names alongside brand-new voices, reflecting the festival's commitment to celebrating today's leading names while championing the writers, thinkers and storytellers of the future".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
She had a long history of championing public causes.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
