advocate
verb (used with object)
to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.
has been advocating
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present perfect progressiveof advocate (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Stodden, who has been advocating to end the practice, called the change a "victory" and said survivors of child marriage should "never have been expected to carry this burden".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Dr. Susan Partovi, a street medic for 22 years, has been advocating for more proactive intervention for those in obvious distress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Dalio has been advocating for investors to own gold for some time, often more than the up to 5% allocation typically recommended.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
The Nuclear Energy Institute, an industry group, has been advocating for federal cost-overrun insurance that would pay nuclear developers back if their projects went way over budget.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
Another syndicalist of influence has been advocating the establishment of training-schools for the workers, in preparation for the day when they are to take over the industries.
From The Trade Union Woman by Alice Henry
