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or plonk (for)
as in to endorse
to promote the interests or cause of
I'm willing to plunk for any program that will reduce carbon emissions
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Trump didn’t actually end up endorsing Massie’s primary opponent in the next election.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Mar. 2025 -
There is a stark contrast between defending artistic freedom and endorsing an individual who weaponizes their platform to spread bigotry.—
David Renzer,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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So Far Baldoni claimed that during a meeting at Lively’s Tribeca penthouse to discuss a scene rewrite, a famous celebrity — later revealed to be Swift — happened to stop by and advocated for Lively’s writing.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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More than just a professional network, MWP is a movement advocating for policies that make workplaces more inclusive while also giving Muslim women the tools and confidence to thrive in their careers.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Alaskan city’s port, meanwhile, still supports Yukon mining and is a critical hub for fuel and other essentials both communities need.—
Dee-Ann Durbin and Sally Ho,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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And the agencies support ICE, if requested, when the federal agency conducts raids and other enforcement actions.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Users started to adopt password manager tools to reduce their cognitive load, but these solutions aren't foolproof, either.—
Ranjitkumar Sivakumar,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Laws adopted since the previous huge burns demand density and economic diversity, though.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Plunk (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunk%20%28for%29. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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