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as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
exponents of space exploration earnestly called for more missions to the outer reaches of the solar system
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as in practitioner
one who brings an art or science to full realization
has long reigned as the nation's leading exponent of modern dance
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Lyapunov exponent and survival time expectancy Jake Parks is a freelance writer and editor who specializes in covering science news.
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
Moore in particular, as the great exponent of the melodramatic heroine in the films of Todd Haynes, is in her element.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2024
The calories burned are proportional to the weight of the vest to the power of 1.21; in comparison, the exponent for weight carried in a backpack is 1.36.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 18 July 2024
Pedro Fernández, one of the greatest exponents of ranchera music, releases Te Doy La Vida on Friday (July 19), the 40th album of his career and his first in five years.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 16 July 2024
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
Moore in particular, as the great exponent of the melodramatic heroine in the films of Todd Haynes, is in her element.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2024
The calories burned are proportional to the weight of the vest to the power of 1.21; in comparison, the exponent for weight carried in a backpack is 1.36.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 18 July 2024
Pedro Fernández, one of the greatest exponents of ranchera music, releases Te Doy La Vida on Friday (July 19), the 40th album of his career and his first in five years.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 16 July 2024
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Travis County Judge Andy Brown, a Prop A proponent, said the county envisions an initial focus on hiring and training staff at existing childcare facilities.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Republican proponents of the measure wanted to prevent noncitizens from voting in local elections, like for mayor and school board, in the future.Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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But for seasoned practitioners, tai chi’s flow can be done anytime, anywhere.Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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The practitioner will look at your medical history, assess current symptoms, and perform a physical examination.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Electric vehicle advocates were dismayed when General Motors suspended production of Chevrolet’s popular Bolt models, but the 2025 Equinox has many of the same admirable qualities, and EV consumers have responded accordingly.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The bottom line: Trump's most dangerous weapon against the media is his words, which press freedom advocates have warned do have a significant chilling effect both at home and abroad.Sara Fischer, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Over 98% of union members, which range from physician assistants and pharmacists to clinical lab scientists and language interpreters, voted in favor.Shawna Chen, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
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Shohei Ohtani brought an interpreter with him from Japan, although the interpreter is now facing a prison term for stealing millions from Ohtani.Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Householder was an early Trump supporter in the Buckeye State and spoke at Trump's Republican National Convention in Cleveland in 2016.Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Before sending his supporters home from an election night watch party at the Edgewater Hotel in Madison, Hovde blamed the close contest on America First candidate Thomas Leager, who was recruited to run by a small group of Democrats posing as conservatives.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Exponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exponent. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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