advocate
verb (used with object)
to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.
is advocating
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present progressiveof advocate (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Farron wants to go even further than applying restrictions to new-builds and is advocating a change in planning law.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
The new California Post Alliance is advocating for an incentive that would cover post-production jobs in-state, even if principal photography films elsewhere or the project did not otherwise qualify for the state’s production incentive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2026
Activist Elliott Investment Management has built a stake of more than $1 billion in Lululemon and is advocating for former Ralph Lauren executive Jane Nielsen to be the next CEO, the Journal reported last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
“They aren’t necessarily the biggest investor in the group that is advocating for change or funding the change or growth plan,” Rueda said in an interview.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2025
The Star is advocating the abolition of betting news in the daily papers, and it is rumoured that its "Captain Cue" is prepared to offer ten to one that this good thing won't come off.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, April 25, 1917 by Various
