advocate
verb (used with object)
to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.
was advocating
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past progressiveof advocate.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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“I was advocating so hard for myself,” Thurman told Salon in a phone interview.
From Salon ● May 26, 2026
I hesitated, wondering if saying “yes” would make me seem like I was advocating for my own replacement.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026
Aspiration executives learned that Sanberg was advocating for a four-year, $48 million deal with Leonard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
When he began looking a year ago, he realised that there were already hundreds of people doing what he was advocating.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2024
The fact that he was advocating for the ban was something everyone in attendance took seriously.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
