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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Turkey has championed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former Sunni jihadist whose rebels in late 2024 ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, ending a brutal civil war.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Over the last 10 years, Paxton has championed religious freedom in court, often defending groups or individuals with conservative Christian views, particularly on marriage and gender.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
He has championed the success of his own Far East Plaza by inviting in a new wave of restaurant tenants like Lasita.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The monument had long been beset by structural failures and leaks, and Trump has championed the project as part of his bid to beautify the capital city.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
It has championed Determinism or Indeterminism as the occasion served its interest.
From Determinism or Free-Will? by Chapman Cohen
