champion
noun
a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place.
has been championing
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present perfect progressiveof champion (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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With trade tensions between the U.S. and China ongoing, the White House has been championing U.S. production of the elements, as evidenced by the stake the government has taken in rare-earths producer MP Materials Corp.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2025
He has been championing environmental causes as Commissioner, including adopting the 2020 Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy, a commitment from the Northwest Seaport Alliance to decarbonize the Port’s cargo-related emissions by 2050.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2023
The company formerly known as Facebook has serious AI chops, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been championing AI for years.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 20, 2023
It is the brainchild of Tory MP and free thinker Nick Boles, who has been championing it for nearly 18 months.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2019
She has been championing the city ever since.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2018
