champion
noun
a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place.
has championed
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present perfectof champion (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Since creating a bureau to focus on human rights in 1977, the State Department has championed human rights and democracy in more than 100 countries.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
He has championed devolving power to regional hubs as a lever for growth.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
The World Cup has become a point of personal pride for the U.S. president, who helped secure the tournament for North America during his first administration and has championed its success.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
President Donald Trump has championed the pool's makeover as part of his bid to beautify the US capital ahead of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Her husband has championed woman suffrage in Parliament for years, and she has led the few who have dared say, "And married women, too, should have the franchise."
From The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 2 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years by Harper, Ida Husted
