champion
noun
a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place.
had been championing
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past perfect progressiveof champion.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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NRL boss Peter V'landys had been championing the PNG bid, arguing it was a huge opportunity for the league, as well as for PNG's economic development.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2024
But as Mr. Abiy, who was born in Oromia, sought to centralize his authority, observers said that his actions isolated many in the region, particularly those who had been championing more autonomy.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2022
Also named in the suit was Xu Chao, a friend who had been championing the case online.
From Reuters ● Sep. 26, 2018
Christian groups had been championing the southern Sudanese since the 19th century.
From New York Times ● Jul. 9, 2011
I should have remembered the consequences to the Countess if it were proven that she had been championing a fraud.
From In Search of the Unknown by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
