Health advocates have pushed for laws restricting work-place smoking.
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Advocates
//ˈæd.və.kəts//
Synonyms for "advocates" (304 found)
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carriercasual acquaintancecervixchampionclose acquaintanceclose friendcoachcoaxcomfortcommendconferconfidantconfidanteconsult withcontend forcorsetcounselcounselorcounselor at lawcounselor-at-law
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He advocates a revision of the rules.
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He advocates reform of university education.
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Advocates of capitalism are very apt to appeal to the sacred principles of liberty, which are embodied in one maxim: The fortunate must not be restrained in the exercise of tyranny over the unfortunate.
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