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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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Supporters commended the 46-year-old for his approach to child-raising and advocated for more fathers to follow suit while also agreeing with the actor that there was a war against masculinity.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Portfolio management textbooks have long advocated viewing asset allocation in terms of asset classes.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Abelson, who was nominated by President Biden, agreed with the plaintiffs that the executive orders discourage businesses, organizations and public entities from openly supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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Vitale succeeds Donatella Versace, who will assume the role of chief brand ambassador, focused on supporting Versace’s philanthropic and charitable efforts.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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Strickler explained that these panels are conservative about adopting change, but that the whole country is now moving in the direction of universal DPYD testing.—
Ellen Matloff,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But county officials supporting Haley’s proposal say adopting an earnings tax would allow the Unified Government to significantly reduce its mill levy and the fees tacked on to residents’ water and electricity bills.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
16 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 24 Mar. 2025.
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