champion
noun
a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place.
have been championing
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present perfect progressiveof champion.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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Professor Dillon and Dr Stag have been championing this approach in a series of webinars and a forthcoming open access course for educators.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 1, 2023
“That’s why I have been championing measures to help Southern Nevada further conserve, recycle and reduce water use.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 28, 2022
If Biles had retired after Rio, the stories leading up to the Tokyo Olympics no doubt would have been championing Lee's name and her impressive list of skills.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2021
Environmental groups and Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva have been championing a proposed 1.7 million-acre monument in the area of towering cliffs and canyons, grasslands, forest and desert that is popular with hunters and hikers.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 30, 2016
The John Lewis-owned supermarket chain says sales were 9.7% higher than last year and customers have been "championing all things British".
From The Guardian ● Aug. 10, 2012
