as in campaign
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
a grassroots crusade for spending more money on our public schools
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The crusade against inclusionary hiring practices and policies is being promoted by incoming GOP lawmakers who claim the effort is weakening the strength of federal defense agencies.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
Billionaires Bill Ackman and Elon Musk are among the anti-DEI crusade’s most outspoken advocates.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act has been a years-long crusade for the Alabama Republican, who originally introduced it in 2023.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
The crusade was successful in getting the ordinance repealed that year by a popular vote.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
Billionaires Bill Ackman and Elon Musk are among the anti-DEI crusade’s most outspoken advocates.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act has been a years-long crusade for the Alabama Republican, who originally introduced it in 2023.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
The crusade was successful in getting the ordinance repealed that year by a popular vote.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Crusade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusade. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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