advocate
verb (used with object)
to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.
have been advocating
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present perfect progressiveof advocate.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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They join a prominent wave of artists around the world who have been advocating the same.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
These concerns come at an urgent time — when public health experts have been advocating relentlessly for more surveillance around the current bird flu situation.
From Salon ● Jan. 25, 2025
The 22% cap has already drawn scrutiny from those who have been advocating for athlete rights.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2024
Companies have been advocating hiring individuals with criminal records both in a bid to give them another opportunity and also to cope with a shortage in the labor force.
From Reuters ● Aug. 2, 2023
We have been advocating arbitration while constantly increasing our military expenditures.
From Our National Defense: The Patriotism of Peace by George Hebard Maxwell
