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Meanings of proponent in English

Portuguese
proponente
Catalan
defensor
Spanish
partidario

One who supports something.

proponente
Usage of proponent in English
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Germany has been a leading proponent of tougher regulation on social media.
Reuters
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House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was the leading proponent of the cuts.
Reuters
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Also a major proponent of this budget proposal is spending on education.
Ebony
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How can you be a positive proponent for change by not voting?
Ebony
5
A chief proponent of the CRS-1 was an Israeli named Michael Laor.
Start-up nation: the story of israel's economic miracle
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Loyal proponent of the Republic and trusted ally of the Jedi Order.
Star Wars: Tarkin
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He has also been a big proponent of cross-selling for many years.
Reuters
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Immortality isn't for him I'm not actually a huge proponent of longevity.
The South African
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The FDIC's Hoenig is a proponent of a 10 percent leverage ratio.
Reuters
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As a proponent of assisted suicide, Davison has always maintained his innocence.
The South African
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I'm a big proponent of that and I think that many are.
Wired
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He is a proponent of strong state control, especially in the energy sector.
The Guardian
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Macri, a proponent of free markets, takes office on Dec. 10.
Reuters
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The FA has been a leading proponent of goalline technology for many years.
The Guardian
15
Mr Albanese has been a long-term proponent of faster rail services.
News.com.au
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A change was noticeable also in the demeanor of proponent and his counsel.
That Mainwaring Affair
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