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In his earlier career as a prosecutor, Mr. Spitzer had crusaded against illicit activities.

From New York Times • May 22, 2011

Kerr feared that adding a university punishment would be taken as breaking an understanding with the thousands of students who had crusaded against such "double jeopardy."

From Time Magazine Archive

Poor man, he had crusaded in Preussen in a brilliant manner, being fond of fighting.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 02 by Carlyle, Thomas