proponent
noun
a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal.
proponents
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pluralof proponent.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At Cornell, Greek life is a way, say proponents, to make its size more manageable for students.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Meanwhile, Tennessee's proponents of capital punishment have suggested that a different method be used.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
To its proponents, EA is a rational, evidence-based way to do good.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Angelenos see the results in crumbling streets, buckled sidewalks and streetlights that stay dark,” proponents said in their ballot argument.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
This book seeks to recognize that proponents of both positions have some good arguments and some bad arguments.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
