campaign for
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1
: to lead or take part in a campaign to support (someone or something) or to achieve (something)
I campaigned for her when she ran for governor.
a time when women were campaigning for the right to vote
2
: to try to be elected to the position of (an elected official, such as president, mayor, governor, etc.)
He campaigned for president.
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Born in Hamburg, William Frank McCombs became known nationally and internationally for promoting Woodrow Wilson as the Democratic Party's candidate for the presidency of the United States and for serving as manager of Wilson's successful campaign for election.
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arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Her recent campaign for Gucci, Kering’s flagship fashion brand, scooped up a special recognition at Britain’s Fashion Awards.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
The committee’s decision to include the Sooners and Longhorns comes as the campaign for further expansion of the field — 76 teams now seems to be the consensus target — seems to be gaining steam.
—Steve Kornacki, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Long recently starred in the 2024 shapewear campaign for SKIMS, Kim Kardashian’s fashion brand.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Her recent campaign for Gucci, Kering’s flagship fashion brand, scooped up a special recognition at Britain’s Fashion Awards.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
The committee’s decision to include the Sooners and Longhorns comes as the campaign for further expansion of the field — 76 teams now seems to be the consensus target — seems to be gaining steam.
—Steve Kornacki, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Long recently starred in the 2024 shapewear campaign for SKIMS, Kim Kardashian’s fashion brand.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Campaign for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campaign%20for. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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